as in tangent
a departure from the subject under consideration
as an aside, something similar happened to me years ago
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Recent Examples of aside
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Film Independent today also announced a number of other grants, including the $10,000 unrestricted grant set aside by the MPAC Hollywood Bureau for an American-Muslim filmmaker, which will be awarded to Bushra Burney.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Mark Weinstein, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
Slavery, as an aside, was only outlawed there in 1873.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Adverb
Gently fold 1 cup of the whipped topping into the thickened peanut butter mixture, just until combined; set aside.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Film Independent today also announced a number of other grants, including the $10,000 unrestricted grant set aside by the MPAC Hollywood Bureau for an American-Muslim filmmaker, which will be awarded to Bushra Burney.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
As an aside, Musk’s takeover of Twitter/X is a completely different scenario.
—Mark Weinstein, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
Slavery, as an aside, was only outlawed there in 1873.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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All of this takes place against a stunning visual backdrop that is reminiscent of Villeneuve's two films but also sets the series apart, as befits a prequel.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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In this next stage of AI expansion, companies with the infrastructure, technology and team ready to support the highest-density GPUs will set themselves apart.Andrew Schaap, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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From runaway tangents about Ryan Gosling to wild casting debates for movie adaptations of beloved novels, the podcast offers a little something for everyone.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Does every paragraph serve your argument, or are there tangents that need to go?Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Goodlettsville Elementary, Haynes Middle School (though the pantry will be temporarily located at first at Brick Church Middle a couple of miles away), Napier Elementary and Two Rivers Middle will open this week and next.The Tennessean, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Users reported grotesque necrotic wounds that eat away at their skin and even the underlying flesh – a side effect of the veterinary drug.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Iran passed supplies through Syria to Hezbollah, in neighboring Lebanon, and used it to gather its multinational, mostly Shiite armies of militants from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, and elsewhere.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Many of the sightings have taken place in New Jersey, but there are also reports from New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts and elsewhere.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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More beauty finds from Urban Decay, Tree Hut, Shark Beauty, and more are up to 50 percent off until December 24.Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Janesville and Stevens Point stores are advertising sales of 40% to 60% off.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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Wilson again sought out Napoletano, tracking her down in Washington.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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The survey found that respondents expected to spend a little less on gifts this year – down about 3% year over year.Melissa Repko, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aside. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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