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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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Recent Examples of side
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Interestingly, these worlds may be tidally locked to their star, with permanent day and night sides.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
Initially scheduled for March 30-April 1, the event will now take place on March 17-18, 2027, with side events and facility tours planned for March 16 and March 19, 2027.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
So instead of preferring an arm or side the way most humans do, octopuses can use all of their arms for all functions, but do have a slight preference for those up front.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Though the original clip is authentic, showing seven dogs wandering down the side of a highway in northeastern Jilin province, Chinese state media has since debunked the narrative of their escape and journey home.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Interestingly, these worlds may be tidally locked to their star, with permanent day and night sides.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Specialists recommend high-loft pillows for most side sleepers, which is usually best supplied by some type of memory foam or firmer pillow.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
Initially scheduled for March 30-April 1, the event will now take place on March 17-18, 2027, with side events and facility tours planned for March 16 and March 19, 2027.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
To secure his committee vice-chairmanship, My opponent has sided too often with senate republicans.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
So instead of preferring an arm or side the way most humans do, octopuses can use all of their arms for all functions, but do have a slight preference for those up front.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for side
Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
Noun
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Multiple drones crossed into NATO member Finland, officials said on Sunday, the latest in a spate of uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) incidents hitting the alliance's eastern flank.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Any deal almost certainly needs to involve a compromise as lawmakers on the left and right flanks revolt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Not surprisingly, this feel-good mood infused every aspect of my stay and trickled down into how guests interact with each other.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The government tried to shut down our programs of migration studies and gender studies, and tried to censor aspects of our history department.—
John Shattuck,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Loosely aligned factions have operated under its name, allowing the organization to expand and adapt even as authorities targeted its leadership.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Syria policy and sanctions questions The report also examines Turkey’s role in Syria, where the country backed opposition forces during the civil war, supporting a range of armed factions, including groups that later formed the Syrian National Army.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The measure -- which went into effect last week in areas where helicopters often cross both arrival and departure paths near busy airports -- requires air traffic controllers to use radar to actively manage aircraft to keep them separated at specific lateral or vertical distances.—
Clara McMichael,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The same, however, couldn’t be said for Anthony Black (left lateral abdominal strain) and Jonathan Isaac (left knee sprain).—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bregman clubbed a solo blast in the fourth inning, the first of back-to-back home runs with Ian Happ.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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This speaks of change still to come and the compelling thought that a tight relationship between the three most senior figures could — and should — make the team better and club richer.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In tight spaces where a straight driver can't complete a full rotation, that elbow geometry is the difference between finishing the job and abandoning it after hurting your wrist, skinning your knuckles, and questioning your life choices.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 05,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mom skinned it, went to the pound to find a slightly smaller dog, and stitched the old dog’s skin over the new dog.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After Allegiance pushed across two runs in the top of the sixth, Grace Prep used singles by Liam Jaime and Buchanan with three walks that produced three runs and the game was called.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Read on for the top 10 in descending order.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yes, Kaufman-Renn’s quick hands at the rim extended a special NCAA Tournament run for Purdue.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Both of her hands had been severed from her body and one of her legs was cut off, the documents said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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