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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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3
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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2
as in to skin
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Recent Examples of side
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 June 2025
The high court sided 6-3 with Maryland parents over the school board, agreeing that not allowing opt-outs on LGBT books in schools infringed on the parents’ religious freedom rights.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025
Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
On the other side, a group calling itself Citizens for the Future of Progress in Thompson has been campaigning to get a budget passed.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
New Atlas, 4 June 2025
Recent Styles sightings have been side quests such as joining a run club for a jog, while wearing jeans.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for side
Noun
The chamber's leading rules expert, Elizabeth MacDonough, sided on June 26 against the inclusion of provisions that the GOP wanted to put in the bill aimed at reducing spending on Medicaid by requiring work from able-bodied adults and denying access to non-citizens.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 June 2025
The high court sided 6-3 with Maryland parents over the school board, agreeing that not allowing opt-outs on LGBT books in schools infringed on the parents’ religious freedom rights.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025
Adjective
More time in the NFL could help Hurts change the minds of those who would take the other side.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
On the other side, a group calling itself Citizens for the Future of Progress in Thompson has been campaigning to get a budget passed.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
Verb
The folding handles close away neatly into side recesses to create flush sides that store cleanly side by side.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2025
Recent Styles sightings have been side quests such as joining a run club for a jog, while wearing jeans.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 19 May 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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There are, of course, places on Martha’s Vineyard to watch celebrities and go clubbing.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In all, the Royals clubbed four homers Monday — Nick Loftin also sent one over the fence.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 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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It looks designed rather to further enrich those who already have reached the mountain top.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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Nikki Bella shows off her abs in a casual green two piece top and jeans at the Happy Gilmore 2 New York Premiere on July 21.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The duo held hands and smiled for the cameras at the event while confident Sienna even posed for a solo shot with her hands on her hips.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Examining then cutting each blade singularly by hand and stuffing it in a sack.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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