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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
Max Tani, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
Attorneys asked Pitman to rule on that question before trial, but the judge reserved the right to do so mid-trial should either side present relevant evidence.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
Her head moved side to side before concern and confusion settled over her face.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 3 July 2025
The men were just side characters — sort of like the Gilmores’ guys.
—Lindsay MacMillan, People.com, 1 July 2025
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Noun
On the Yahoo ads side — literally again, ads on our Yahoo properties — Jim is right.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
Attorneys asked Pitman to rule on that question before trial, but the judge reserved the right to do so mid-trial should either side present relevant evidence.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Adjective
While the burgers are Town Topic’s claim to fame, Waite also touted the housemade chili, served soupy with ground beef and kidney beans with a side of saltine crackers.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
Her head moved side to side before concern and confusion settled over her face.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
His children also applauded, and Combs embraced his lawyers before being escorted out of a side door by security officials.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 3 July 2025
The men were just side characters — sort of like the Gilmores’ guys.
—Lindsay MacMillan, People.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
Noun
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Yapi broke the deadlock in the 60th minute with a run down the left flank, then a move toward the middle and a calm, powerful finish toward the right side netting.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
11 Aug. 2025
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Yapi created the opportunity by outracing Carlos Harvey down the left flank.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That’s highlighted in his commitment to film study, the mental aspect of succeeding at the position and the understanding that the onus will be on him to rally his teammates together.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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When crafting campaigns for global audiences, the focus is on incorporating cultural specificity into every aspect of the project.—
Colin Dougan,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Zeta Tijuana, an investigative magazine, reported in 2023 that Huerta’s Arellano Félix cell had colluded with corrupt Tijuana police officers to steal a massive drug shipment from a rival Sinaloa faction — an episode that prompted cartel hitmen to hunt down and kill the dirty cops.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Two factions — Membership First and Unite for Strength — vied for power for two decades.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While nearly 70% of employees are looking for a new role within their organization, only 28% would consider a lateral one.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Designed specifically for court sports like tennis and pickleball, these sneakers combine lightweight cushioning with ankle support, thanks to a firm rubber shank on the inner edge of the foot that helps prevent sprains and ankle rolls during quick lateral movements.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some of my favorite memories include overnight camping in the Sahara Desert, running with the bulls in Spain, clubbing in Berlin, and the four-day Salkantay trek in Peru.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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There are also some, mostly young fans, who don’t have a team and will follow a particular player, shifting their allegiance from club to club as their hero moves through their career.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Plus, undoing a vital world economic order his predecessors built; invading the Federal Reserve’s independence; gerrymandering congressional districts and weaponizing his Justice Department against an ex-president and a New York attorney general who skinned his hide in court.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
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Parish skins the leg quarters — frying up the exteriors for cracklins — and smokes them before a three-hour confit.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The DreamCloud Premier King has a super cozy cashmere top and seven decadent layers of adaptive support.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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Tennessee ranks toward the top of the list for approval ratings at 60%, along with West Virginia at 59%.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The two took a few moments to pose on the red – well, beige – carpet together, sharing an embrace, clasping hands and admiring each other's outfits (Johnson was in Gucci).—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Your grandmother stood in the kitchen, looking mythological, hands crossed on her apron.—
Anne Carson,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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