as in to hit
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to cause the side of a vehicle to come into forceful contact with the side of another vehicle
The taxi sideswiped a parked car.
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Recent Examples of sideswipe
Police said the motorcycle officer also tried to stop the Buick, but the driver did not yield and sideswiped another car.
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Jason Green, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
At times, fill-in left tackle Justin Skule was sideswiped.
—Jenna West, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The guy whose first season was sideswiped by an injury to his starting quarterback – who now looks like a legit SEC starter – instead of the guy who chose poorly when throwing money at a transfer portal quarterback.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2025
Just south of 51st Street, the Honda allegedly sideswiped a blue Hyundai Kona that was also traveling north on Highway 71, according to a crash report.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2025
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Jason Green, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
At times, fill-in left tackle Justin Skule was sideswiped.
—Jenna West, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The guy whose first season was sideswiped by an injury to his starting quarterback – who now looks like a legit SEC starter – instead of the guy who chose poorly when throwing money at a transfer portal quarterback.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2025
Just south of 51st Street, the Honda allegedly sideswiped a blue Hyundai Kona that was also traveling north on Highway 71, according to a crash report.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2025
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The Cavaliers appeared to be in good position to escape with the win in regulation after forward Evan Mobley hit an above-the-break three-pointer off an assist from forward De’Andre Hunter to give Cleveland a two-point advantage.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors said Chastain then used the flashlight to hit Raleigh in the head and mouth before leaving the area.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Shakey’s motors would then follow this route, using its camera, range-finder sensors, and bump detectors to monitor its progress toward the goal.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Nov. 2025
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Kylie's debut dethroned Joe Rogan, bumping The Joe Rogan Experience down to the second spot.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Earning cryptocurrency rewards via credit card spending can be a good option for those who'd prefer to swipe without thinking about it or to make use of the additional benefits these cards offer.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
9 Nov. 2025
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Soon after, a desperate man named Boomba, who witnessed Ma stealing from the shelter, breaks into her home and swipes her food, her phone, and a purse containing her family’s invaluable travel documents.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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The court also specified that Sarkozy is forbidden from contacting people implicated in his case as well as the current French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin, who came under public scrutiny for visiting Sarkozy in prison in October, according to BFMTV.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Newsweek has contacted the Heritage Foundation for comment by email outside normal business hours.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Arteta can strike a crotchety figure in post-match interviews, particularly when his team have dropped points.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Garcia again rammed officers’ cars and sped off before fleeing on foot and barricading himself inside his apartment, ICE said.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The woman, Marimar Martinez, is accused of closely pursuing the agent and ramming into his car.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Sideswipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sideswipe. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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