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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
David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
The combo looks smart and professional, but the colors are a little on the dour side, at least by Kornacki standards.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024
Her dress was a button-down, long-sleeve leather piece with side pockets at the waist, a longer black collar to contrast the brown leather, and black cuffs.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Sep. 2024
Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Wilken, who in 2014 sided in favor of Ed O’Bannon in his historic NIL case, expressed worry that college athletes would lose out on NIL deals by subjecting deals to review.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2024
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Noun
On the economic side, Beijing’s pressure on Taipei has led to an erosion of its leverage over the island.
—David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
The combo looks smart and professional, but the colors are a little on the dour side, at least by Kornacki standards.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Arizona State plays at Texas State tonight, and the game is interesting enough without side narratives.
—Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024
Her dress was a button-down, long-sleeve leather piece with side pockets at the waist, a longer black collar to contrast the brown leather, and black cuffs.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Sep. 2024
Verb
And though the courts have sided at various points with the business owners, Sokol and others are still fighting for financial aid.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Wilken, who in 2014 sided in favor of Ed O’Bannon in his historic NIL case, expressed worry that college athletes would lose out on NIL deals by subjecting deals to review.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
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Many Israelis interpreted the cabinet vote as Netanyahu deciding to destroy the possibility of a deal, indicating his preference for continued war in Gaza as a way to maintain the support of the government’s far-right flank.Mairav Zonszein, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
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Pacing in a state of agitation, its flanks heave with every breath and its mouth drips with saliva.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Sep. 2024
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Levine would be fired for season 2 and later producers would tweak that ratio — naturally preferring the Superman aspects — but also going to cartoonish lengths to prolong its eponymous romance.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The findings in this study show some evidence that biocultural reproduction–both biological and cultural aspects that influence evolution–and not brain growth alone are behind our long childhoods.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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In groups that employ compartmentalization and cell structures, factions with independent interests and agendas can emerge.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Berger thought immediately of Tucci for the role of Cardinal Bellini, a progressive American who is the de facto leader of the reformist faction of the conclave.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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In the case of the Vanquish, that starts with a chassis that is a stunning 75 percent stiffer in lateral rigidity at the front axle, when compared to the DBS.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Dantzler is making a lateral move within the rebuilt Pac-12.Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noel yells at them to leave, starting a row that ends with Noel clubbing his younger brother on the head with a cricket bat.Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
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Earnings beat, clubbed with a good outlook and a share repurchase program, helped UAL stock soar over 15% post its results announcement.Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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But even the most experienced hikers have slipped, stumbled, and skinned a knee while trekking.Jen Ator, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024
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After skinning a doe, evaluate how much fat the deer had stored up.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2024
Noun
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The seams are covered on the top and bottom, so there’s no irritation.Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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Lower corporate taxes, and big new tariffs Cutting corporate tax rates is also at the top of Trump’s agenda.Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Two passes were dropped and another was ripped from the hands of Joshua Palmer by defensive back Darrell Baker Jr.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
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Walz is back in the capable hands of the Minnesota State Patrol.Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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