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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
Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Either cut off an entire stem an inch or two off the ground or cut a side branch close to the main stem.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
In an era where the traditional 9-to-5 grind is increasingly clashing with the quest for personal fulfillment and flexibility, many are on the lookout for side opportunities that spark joy in the words of Marie Kondo.
—Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2024
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Nov. 2024
The post received more than 3,500 comments, with most people siding firming with the OP.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Noun
On one side, there is widespread agreement that 2025 is already the year of agentic and physical AI.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Either cut off an entire stem an inch or two off the ground or cut a side branch close to the main stem.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
But Zelda’s been getting the side character treatment since 1986, when the original Legend of Zelda released for Famicom.
—Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
In an era where the traditional 9-to-5 grind is increasingly clashing with the quest for personal fulfillment and flexibility, many are on the lookout for side opportunities that spark joy in the words of Marie Kondo.
—Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
To do it yourself, place the turkey breast side down on your work surface.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Nov. 2024
The post received more than 3,500 comments, with most people siding firming with the OP.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
Noun
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For example, in their most recent Premier League game against Chelsea, Ismaila Sarr finds right wing-back Daniel Munoz in space on the right flank, with Mateta occupying Chelsea’s centre-backs with a run in behind, towards the front post (see frame 2).—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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One leading candidate, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler, has been endorsed by advocacy groups from the party's left flank such as MoveOn and the Progressive Change Campaign Committee and also by the centrist Third Way.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
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Another aspect to note is that the AI didn’t ridicule me or otherwise play any tomfoolery about my aspiration.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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And the worst aspects of every part of society will make the most noise.—
Karen Bliss,
SPIN,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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What's next: Trump is set to meet with several factions of House Republican lawmakers to try to bridge the divide among them.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
8 Jan. 2025
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But the war between two factions of Sudan’s military has made things vastly worse.—
Kate Okorie,
The Christian Science Monitor,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In doing so, even if an attacker accesses a network, their lateral movement therein will be inhibited by the strong access controls.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this evening, Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency that removes barriers to lateral help from local governments and empowers him to deploy National Guard troops as needed.—
Raquel Coronell Uribe,
NBC News,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The beauty of dance is that there are so many ways to approach it—dance classes, clubbing with friends, or even just grooving in your living room.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Higher revenues clubbed with margin expansion and fewer shares resulted in the company’s bottom line of $21.17 now, up 54% from $13.77 in 2021.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This Korean sunscreen essential soothes acne and excess sebum using niacinamide and hydrates skin with hyaluronic acid.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
3 Jan. 2025
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The massage cup, combined with the oils, boosts lymphatic flow, firms skin, and encourages lipolysis for a smoother, more toned appearance.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Refrigerator More than likely, no one had time during the holidays to clean and sanitize the inside and outside of the fridge, especially if holiday fun and hosting were at the top of the agenda.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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The call-in instructions were displayed prominently in boldface type at the top of the agenda and the second page.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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The decision to remove it in the U.S. may not have been political, but geofencing in China is remains as solid as before, with control firmly in someone else's hands.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Jerome, who had been inside a gym only 10 times in his life, felt out of place when the pair began to work out after shaking hands.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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