Definition of sidewisenext
as in sideways
with one side faced forward standing sidewise in the doorway

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sideways
Adverb
  • In a world gone terribly wrong and sideways, humanity survives.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Some of its teeth pointed outward and sideways, not toward the opposing jaw but off to the side.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Sidewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidewise. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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