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
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
Leaving aside the slightly surreal notion that all this hullaballoo is happening over a truffle pig, Sarnoski drops a number of visual hints as to the metaphorical nature of this quest.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 May 2025
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Sometimes, his wisecracks and confessional asides come as a direct address.
—Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025
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Adverb
The bill sets aside $500 million in flexible funding for non-administrative staff pay raises, such as entry-level teachers, counselors, librarians, nurses, custodians and bus drivers, Buckley said.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
Leaving aside the slightly surreal notion that all this hullaballoo is happening over a truffle pig, Sarnoski drops a number of visual hints as to the metaphorical nature of this quest.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 May 2025
Noun
There’s no backstory here of how this version of the city came to be, except in personal asides.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Sometimes, his wisecracks and confessional asides come as a direct address.
—Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aside
Adverb
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The Dodgers’ vaunted rotation fell apart quickly this season, with starters Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki and River Ryan injured, and relievers Emmet Sheehan, Evan Phillips, Kirby Yates, Blake Treinen, Brusdar Graterol and Michael Kopech all on the injured list.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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Kody's marriages to Meri, Janelle and Christine fell apart within a span of 14 months.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The research tree sprawls out in multiple directions, winding around on different tangents.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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Be prepared for tangents, attempts at context, and an understanding that everyone involved wanted to be a success at the world’s strangest superclub — if only for a bit.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Your best bet is to find a dark location away from the city, ideally somewhere rural but also elevated.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The election against President Trump was less than four months away.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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According to signs posted on the doors of the Festival Marketplace, vendors are migrating to the Lauderhill Mall, part of broad portfolio of retail properties owned by IMC Equity in South Florida and elsewhere in the state.—
David Lyons,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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More obstacles: Boston Legacy will play its first NWSL season at Gillette Stadium after delays to the redevelopment of White Stadium caused the club to look elsewhere for its 2026 home games.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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And now at 25% off, the Bravia, this is one of those can't-miss/shouldn't-miss type of deals.—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Or, sprawl out with a book on this two-piece outdoor daybed (which can separate into a chair and ottoman) for over $50 off.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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As of Wednesday’s close, shares of Best Buy are down nearly 17% so far this year.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Reheat in the oven at 400°F for 5 to 6 minutes, or tortilla-side down on the stovetop for 3 to 4 minutes over medium-high heat with olive oil (until tortilla is crispy again).—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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“Aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aside. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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