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noun

ˈsīd How to pronounce side (audio)
Definition of sidenext
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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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Relevance

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2
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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side

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adjective

as in lateral
of, relating to, or located on one side please bring all deliveries to the side door

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side

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verb

1
as in to club

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2
as in to skin

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Recent Examples of side
Noun
William isn’t the only one who reportedly wants to stay on Trump’s good side. — Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025 Intuitive Machines — Shares plummeted 36% after the space exploration firm’s second moon lander, Athena, toppled on its side on the moon. — Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
These are large open-world zones where Indy can purchase items, stumble onto side quests and discover other activities. — Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024 To make matters worse, Yellow seems ambivalent, more a passive spectator than an active participant, stepping out to use the toilet and wandering away from the action to play side quests. — Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2024
Verb
On the boys side, Burnsville-Shakopee was also eighth with 312 points. — Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 The 20-year-old Argentinian spent the first half of the season on loan at La Liga side Sevilla without making much of a splash. — Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for side
Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
  1. flank
  2. aspect
  3. faction
  4. lateral
  5. club
  6. skin
  7. top
  8. hand
Noun
  • Rather than indulging delusions of European autonomy, Poland has solidified its partnership with the U.S., hosting American troops, covering its costs based on a unique Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement and advocating for NATO's reinforcement on its eastern flank.
    — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
  • In a time when Jewish identity faces threats from so many flanks, very few high-profile people in entertainment — the same people often eager to lend their voice to other causes — seem compelled to come to its defense.
    — Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of flank
Noun
  • The former Berlin parliament members think these precious aspects of German character have been swept away by leftist sentiments rejecting the past, as in America.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The Mormon family shared nearly every aspect of their lives on 8 Passengers, from homeschooling and mealtime routines to embarrassing discussions about puberty and bra shopping.
    — Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of aspect
Noun
  • A couple of smash hits at the box office (Wicked and Dune: Part Two) scored a clutch of nominations, while comparatively cult hits The Substance and Emilia Pérez have commanded their own factions of support.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Until then, any game that wants to implement gameplay involving showdowns, factions, and bitter NPC feelings toward a player must either differentiate it enough to avoid infringement, license it from Warner Brothers, or gamble on WB Games' legal attention.
    — Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of faction
Adjective
  • Be open to job rotations, lateral moves, or projects that expose you to different parts of the business.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Last March, Towns underwent surgery for a lateral meniscus tear in that same left knee but returned in time for Minnesota’s playoff run.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of lateral
Verb
  • Brat is a party album that functions year-round for clubbing teenagers and teary moms-to-be alike.
    — Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Follow more of our reporting on Miami Beach Miami Beach Want to go clubbing in South Beach circa 1993?
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Definition of club
Verb
  • Healthy coyotes can be skinned for the fur, and the glands, urine, teeth, claws, and bones can be used for various purposes.
    — Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
  • But what people don’t understand, people like that, is that that’s just one way that songwriters skin the cat, kill the bird, whatever.
    — Katherine Turman, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025
Definition of skin
Noun
  • Such shakeups should make for an exciting night, as there aren’t many sure things at the top of the ballot.
    — Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Boise’s higher median income and scores in other categories secured its place at the top.
    — Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of top
Noun
  • Democrats and progressives are uneasy about the concentration of investment power in the hands of a few fund management firms that vacuum the vast bulk of investment dollars into their index funds, notably BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
  • In Kingston, this fusion unfolds in real-time, from the hands of visionary chefs to the energy of bustling festivals and the creative enclaves of the city.
    — Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of hand

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