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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
Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The majority of the 18,064 who sell out the arena are there to cheer for their Valkyries, no matter how much star power the other side has.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 24 May 2026
Max hit an Avalanche Tombstone followed by a side headlock takedown for the win.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 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
Featuring a drawstring waist and double side seams, these low-rise jeans put a playful twist on Hargitay’s wide-leg style.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The majority of the 18,064 who sell out the arena are there to cheer for their Valkyries, no matter how much star power the other side has.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Plus, the unique CornerRover arm features an extendable side-brush mechanism for accessing tough-to-reach spaces, such as under desks and beds.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 24 May 2026
Max hit an Avalanche Tombstone followed by a side headlock takedown for the win.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Verb
Clement claimed the introduction of that bill in Congress was likely because lawmakers are unsure of how the high court will side in this case and want to push a policy that ends late-arriving mail ballots.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
Noun
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The deposits that blanketed the volcanoes’ steep flanks were critical clues, Preine said.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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At Dolce & Gabbana, Cantino flanks Alfonso Dolce, chairman and CEO.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant have long kept details surrounding the creative aspect of their relationship private, until now.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Reaching enough qualified candidates is one of the hardest — and most expensive — aspects of the recruiting process, but ZipRecruiter distributes postings to more than 100 job boards with a single click.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Noun
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But there’s another faction of the fan base that is enamored with Cameron Boozer.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The anti-deal faction had hoped to remove him, and tried to delay the vote, but ultimately failed.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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But the Heat appears to be leaning against committing any long-term salary to non-All-Star talent this offseason just to make lateral moves or an incremental improvement.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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The last round of hiring included two lateral transfers from another department, brought in at the same level as at their previous department.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Zendaya’s character has had a rough season, recently narrowly avoiding having her head clubbed off with a polo mallet.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Following the team's landslide victory against Freiburg on May 20, the Prince of Wales went clubbing to celebrate the win.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
Verb
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All of the carcasses that washed ashore had been skinned, Cole said, with some missing their front paws.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Hulst would start in a hilly stretch of Laguna Beach, charge up one hill, then run at the top to the next block, down that street, run another block and sprint up that street, repeating the process up and down 31 hills.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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First baseman Rafael Devers reached base three times with two hits and a walk, driving in a run in the top of the ninth with his first triple since July 28, 2024.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Round it out with a stylish Béis belt bag to keep airport essentials close at hand, leaving you no excuse to hold up security, knowing the coveted carry is just under $30.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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In 2024, fans of the show began recreating contestant Kordell Beckham’s iconic moment of spinning in a circle with a suitcase in hand.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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