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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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Williams got out of the passenger side of the car, went inside and returned a few minutes later with his suitcase, despite the fact that the Airnb was rented for another day and he was not set to leave on a flight until the next day.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Jakob Roze, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
In each area like Vatican City, one mission begets another, and then another, as unlocking the map and gaining money to purchases tourist pamphlets opens even more to do, with dozens of relics, books, and junk to collect as side quests.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
On the boys side, Charles Dalles of Coginchaug won the 600 meter championship in 1:21.95.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Meanwhile, a side room next to the entry was absorbed into the primary suite to create an inviting sitting area and private library, offering a special hideaway for holding Noland’s favorite reads as well as family heirlooms.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Williams got out of the passenger side of the car, went inside and returned a few minutes later with his suitcase, despite the fact that the Airnb was rented for another day and he was not set to leave on a flight until the next day.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Side Plank The side plank exercise strengthens your obliques (side abdominal muscles) and other core stabilizer muscles, which help maintain a balanced and upright posture.10 Here's how to do a side plank:
Lay on your side with your legs stacked on top of each other.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
In each area like Vatican City, one mission begets another, and then another, as unlocking the map and gaining money to purchases tourist pamphlets opens even more to do, with dozens of relics, books, and junk to collect as side quests.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Gallup said a third of survey respondents sided […]
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—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
On the boys side, Charles Dalles of Coginchaug won the 600 meter championship in 1:21.95.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
Noun
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has not been able to replicate former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) episodic success at keeping the party’s left flank in check.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Israel-Hamas war that began after the Hamas terrorist attacks on Oct. 7 sparked a rift between the left and moderate flanks of the Democratic Party, an undercurrent that ran through Chicago politics as well.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Duke of Edinburgh met with Estonian President Alar Karis while abroad, underscoring the diplomatic aspect of foreign trips for the British royals.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Legends was an experiment, of sorts, taking an existing region – Sinnoh – putting a spin on it, and trying out some changes to just about every aspect of the Pokémon experience.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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But critics argue the terrorist designation—which carries penalties for doing business with the faction—could exacerbate an already dire situation where millions of civilians rely on aid to survive.—
Juwayriah Wright,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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His threats came on the day there was news that a Trump envoy has held secret talks with Hamas, signaling a departure from a decades-old U.S. policy of not negotiating with the Islamist Palestinian faction deemed a terrorist organisation by Washington.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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To counter this, organizations must prioritize end-to-end visibility, monitor east-west (lateral) movement and enhance telemetry.—
Shane Buckley,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The vertical separation could be even less, depending on the helicopter's lateral distance from the Potomac River shoreline or if an approaching airplane was below its designated visual glidepath, Homendy said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rice, 26, recently clubbed his fifth home run in less than 50 spring training at-bats.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Brat is a party album that functions year-round for clubbing teenagers and teary moms-to-be alike.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Naledi skins its trailer out in a combination of aluminum and aluminum composite.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2025
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Fur handling is a lengthy discussion for another time, but at the very least, have a plan to skin your catch, then roll it up (fur out) and put it in the freezer, to be sold or tanned at a later time.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Isabel Marant brought a New Wave edge to men’s and women’s denim, mixing mini wrap skirts and vests with red tartan tops.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2025
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Encouraging managers to take action on department-specific feedback prevents issues from piling up at the top and makes solutions feel more personal and effective.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sigma Beauty Spa Brush Cleaning Glove $42 AMAZON Rather than lathering your brush by hand, slide on this glove for extra grit with half the effort.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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Getting the back just right takes another pair of eyes and hands.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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