onside
adverb or adjective
on·side
ˈȯn-ˈsīd 
ˈän-
: not offside : in a position legally to play or receive the ball or puck
Examples of onside in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Leaders in both Britain and France have been struggling to find a way to keep voters onside while also addressing serious weaknesses in their economies.
—
Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
In the competition with China, keeping friendly countries onside and winning over neutral countries must be a priority.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
But the party has surged in the polls under his leadership, which has helped keep his internal critics onside.
—Jill Lawless, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
Rival fans may still suggest neither Reynolds nor McElhenney are in it for the long haul, but the locals remain firmly onside.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for onside 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
In the competition with China, keeping friendly countries onside and winning over neutral countries must be a priority.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
But the party has surged in the polls under his leadership, which has helped keep his internal critics onside.
—Jill Lawless, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
Rival fans may still suggest neither Reynolds nor McElhenney are in it for the long haul, but the locals remain firmly onside.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for onside
Dictionary Entries Near onside
Cite this Entry
“Onside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onside. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share