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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
Esther Kang, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Nothing that happened with the Yankees this season could have happened if Aaron Judge didn’t chase 60 home runs again, and once again become the home run king of baseball even with Shohei Ohtani chasing him from the other side of the country, and all the way to the World Series.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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
Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
On the boys side, keep an eye on Circle Christian, which lost a playoff for first in 1A Region 2 with Windermere Prep (tied with 287).
—Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
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Noun
On her big night, Sophie stunned in a plum-colored gown that featured a balloon skirt that gathered on one side to reveal a thigh-high slit.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Nothing that happened with the Yankees this season could have happened if Aaron Judge didn’t chase 60 home runs again, and once again become the home run king of baseball even with Shohei Ohtani chasing him from the other side of the country, and all the way to the World Series.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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
Remove turkey from refrigerator and wipe away any water; set turkey breast side up on a dry rimmed baking sheet.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
On the boys side, keep an eye on Circle Christian, which lost a playoff for first in 1A Region 2 with Windermere Prep (tied with 287).
—Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
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For more than five decades, Tartus had hosted a naval supply and maintenance base for Moscow and, as its only Mediterranean fueling spot, enabled the Kremlin to project power on the southern flank of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) near Africa.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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House Republican leadership has struggled in recent years to keep the conference united on key priorities, with a reliable group of detractors on its right flank.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Every jury is different, but my guess is that this one does not value that aspect of their game.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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As part of their decision Wednesday, council members requested a yearly assessment of the higher wages on jobs, hotel development and other aspects of the tourism industry.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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The now-dominant faction in Syria, Hayat Tahrir al Sham, an outgrowth of al Qaeda, has pledged tolerance of all minorities.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the fact that the strongest anti-Assad faction is a former Al-Qaida affiliate headed by a man who still has a $10 million FBI bounty on his head doesn’t escape anybody’s notice.Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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Selectively trim back overly long branches, cutting them back to a healthy lateral branch or the main trunk.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Patriots cut the Dolphins’ lead to 31-15 with a lateral play to running back Rhamondre Stevenson on a two-point conversion.Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
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What does one wear in Las Vegas, i.e. the clubbing capital of the world?Willow Lindley, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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Projection model ranks contenders in wild NFC West Watch F1 while clubbing?New York Times, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Edward’s parenting was particularly industrious, requiring his children to paint their own rooms, make their own clothes and earn extra cash by trapping and skinning muskrats to sell their pelts.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Locals rise long before first chair to skin up Ajax for 58-year-old Bonnie's Restaurant's oatmeal pancakes.Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2024
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By the time that showdown in Montjuic comes around, bitter rival Real Madrid could be a single point clear at the top of the La Liga table after previously trailing Barca by as many as six.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the photo, Gomez, wearing a fuzzy fashion-Yeti top, appears to be admiring her new engagement ring but said nothing about the fast food merch beside her.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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Motorists should ensure their vehicles are winter-ready, with emergency kits on hand.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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By 1998, most in the IT sector and government felt confident the problem was well in hand.Zachary Loeb / Made by History, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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