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as in flank
a place, space, or direction away from or beyond a central point or line
will everyone who wants to sign up for volleyball please stand off to this side of the gym?
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as in aspect
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
examined the problem from all sides
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
our side won, and the club will have a holiday party after all
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as in to club
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as in to skin
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Recent Examples of side
Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 5 July 2025
Far from being swayed by political theater, shareholders sided decisively with the evidence.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
In the immediate hours after at least four people were fatally shot, including an off-duty police officer, after a man carrying a long gun opened fire in Manhattan, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle began taking familiar sides in the gun control debate.
—The Hill, 29 July 2025
Lindsay MacMillan, People.com, 1 July 2025
And nearly 40% of Gen Z employees maintain side gigs, not out of passion, but as a necessary means to pay their bills.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Noun
Arrange pineapple slices, mango (flesh side up), pepper (with skin facing up) and onion on a baking pan.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 5 July 2025
Far from being swayed by political theater, shareholders sided decisively with the evidence.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Adjective
On the defensive side, his nine Gold Gloves denote a player who is tenth in career fielding percentage at second.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
In the immediate hours after at least four people were fatally shot, including an off-duty police officer, after a man carrying a long gun opened fire in Manhattan, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle began taking familiar sides in the gun control debate.
—The Hill, 29 July 2025
Verb
The men were just side characters — sort of like the Gilmores’ guys.
—Lindsay MacMillan, People.com, 1 July 2025
And nearly 40% of Gen Z employees maintain side gigs, not out of passion, but as a necessary means to pay their bills.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
Noun
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The ascent of these candidates suggests the Democratic Party is grappling with the growing power of its left flank.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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The Col de la Loze at 2,304m is the highest point of the 2025 Tour, and for the first time, riders will climb up the eastern flank to Courchevel.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Following the fight, Superintendent Joseph Harrington wrote in an email to parents that every aspect would be thoroughly investigated.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 July 2025
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These genres have totally influenced every aspect of pop culture.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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In the preceding weeks, various factions in the Administration had pitched different tariff-implementation schemes.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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The results paint a picture of a highly fragmented Democratic primary, with no single figure consolidating majority support and multiple ideological factions vying for influence.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Plus, the larger mat gives you more surface area to move, which is key for lateral (side-to-side) exercises or choreographed routines.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Block scripting abuse and lateral movement. Maintain Immutable Backup Systems: Follow the three two one rule.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The informal summit at private members club the Royal Overseas League sparked hopes relations between the two sides could improve in the coming months.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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But Schmidt’s streak ultimately ended at 28.2 innings on Saturday when Brent Rooker clubbed a solo homer in the fourth inning.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Parish skins the leg quarters — frying up the exteriors for cracklins — and smokes them before a three-hour confit.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Morgan’s mother, who could skin a deer in two minutes with nothing more than a golf ball and a piece of string, held the business together.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
24 July 2025
Noun
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That sense of positivity was further built during Euro qualifying earlier this year, as Italy finished top of their group ahead of the Netherlands, who won the competition in 2017.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Indeed, on the move, the Vanquish Volante is velvety-smooth on the highway, and with the top down, conversations don't need to be shouted.—
Alex Kalogiannis,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
Noun
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In real life, people may shuffle only a few times between hands and not mix the cards well.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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The pure unpredictability of fate handing this awful hand.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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