SIDING (WITH) Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

siding (with)

verb

Definition of siding (with)

present participle of side (with)

as in propping (up)

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Vinicius Jr started each of Brazil’s five matches at the World Cup and played a starring role in the group stage, lashing in an excellent goal against Morocco, scoring and assisting against Haiti, and adding a brace against Scotland.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
The Florida Immigration Coalition argues that Miami should prioritize its police resources for public safety rather than assisting the federal government with immigration enforcement.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of assisting

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Gut bacteria are integral to human physiology, aiding digestion, synthesizing vitamins and other beneficial compounds, regulating immune responses, and helping prevent colonization by harmful microorganisms.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
How sad that aiding much healthier and happier living comes with baseless lawsuits.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of aiding

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According to Heat World, the Oscar-winning actress is considering adopting another child.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 23 Aug. 2026
Venture capitalists are quickly adopting AI for tasks like sourcing and research, with firms leveraging it to structure meeting notes and manage institutional memory.

— Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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Prosecutors won a 77-year sentence on Wednesday for 27-year-old Kyle Spitze on charges of producing child pornography, possessing and accessing the material, and abetting the distribution of animal crush videos.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
The White House has in recent days also pressured Israel’s leader to condemn Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinians in the West Bank, which soldiers stand accused of abetting.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of abetting

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