as in to hit
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to cause the side of a vehicle to come into forceful contact with the side of another vehicle
The taxi sideswiped a parked car.
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Recent Examples of sideswipe
Arriving troopers learned that a Hyundai Genesis was driving in the center of three travel lanes on I-84 west when it was allegedly sideswiped by a Nissan Juke at a high rate of speed before the Exit 61 on-ramp, the warrant affidavit said.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2025
When this night of revelry abruptly ends, with a slightly intoxicated Nati sneaking off into the night, only to be sideswiped by a car while crossing the road, the incredible vacuum left by his death is immediately felt.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
After making landfall in Cuba, it is expected to sideswipe the Florida Keys and reach Louisiana at the weekend, although the forecast this far out is still unclear.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Fisher allegedly lost control of his vehicle and sideswiped the pursuing officer while trying to make his getaway.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2025
When this night of revelry abruptly ends, with a slightly intoxicated Nati sneaking off into the night, only to be sideswiped by a car while crossing the road, the incredible vacuum left by his death is immediately felt.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
After making landfall in Cuba, it is expected to sideswipe the Florida Keys and reach Louisiana at the weekend, although the forecast this far out is still unclear.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Fisher allegedly lost control of his vehicle and sideswiped the pursuing officer while trying to make his getaway.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sideswipe
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With all the injuries hitting the Nuggets, Gordon has been a go-to player for the team.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lebanon's state news agency said Israeli artillery hit two towns in southern Lebanon and that three other towns close to the border were hit by airstrikes.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Williams and Jimenez went nose-to-nose when Mobile players rushed toward the Spring Hill player and bumped him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Alas, the Bolts were bumped in the first round by the Columbus Blue Jackets.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Jose Siri, pinch-running for Mark Vientos, swiped second in the top of the eighth, and with one out, Tyrone Taylor singled up the middle off George Soriano to send him home.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Lee totaled three hits, scored two runs and swiped his third base of the season as the Giants beat the Seattle Mariners, 4-1, on Matt Chapman’s bobblehead night, extending their winning streak to six games and improving to 7-1 for the first time since 2003.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the authorities.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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On June 25, 2000, just as the window to call high-school players officially opened, Crean contacted Wade at the home of his high-school sweetheart, Siohvaughn Funches.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Several aftershocks have since struck nearby, including one of 6.4-magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey.—
Ross Adkin, Alex Stambaugh and Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Myanmar’s ruling junta has declared a state of emergency in six regions -- Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway, northeastern Shan State, Nay Pyi Taw and Bago – after the earthquake struck the country, followed by a series of aftershocks.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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At 6:14, a 20-foot birdie putt from Rose ramming into the 18th hole.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Recently, her 800-pound draft horse became spooked and rammed into her, knocking her down in the process.—
Nicole Pajer,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Sideswipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sideswipe. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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