sides 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sidesnext
plural of side
1
as in flanks
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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2
as in aspects
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded examined the problem from all sides

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3
as in factions
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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sides

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verb

present tense third-person singular of side
1
as in groups

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2
as in clothes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sides
  1. aspects
  2. factions
  3. surrounds
  4. arrays
  5. faces
  6. connects
  7. attaches
  8. joins
Noun
  • Does this disrespect spill over to aspects of your relationship other than this disagreement?
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Early in the conversation, Carlile asked about any opposites-attract aspects of the musical relationship between Missourian Roan and New Jerseyite Nigro, who was previously known as Olivia Rodrigo’s go-to guy.
    Variety, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of aspects
Noun
  • Best new artist is Roan’s to lose, even if there will likely be some votes siphoned off by Carpenter, who undoubtedly is loved by much the same factions of Academy members that would naturally go for Roan.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Nationwide, more factions are forming within the Republican Party because of internal tensions between opposing ideologies, said Dave Hopkins, a political science professor at Boston College.
    Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of factions
Verb
  • The comet is thought to have originated in the Oort Cloud — a distant, spherical region of icy bodies that surrounds the solar system.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Downtown Marbella The heart of modern Marbella surrounds bustling Avenida Ricardo Soriano.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of surrounds
Verb
  • However, bigger and better radio telescope arrays will soon be available.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • But his strategic vision was bigger than the residential rooftop arrays, heat pumps, batteries, and smart meters the firm installs across Germany and, since 2023, Italy.
    Jeremy Gantz, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of arrays
Verb
  • Former Ultimate Fighter finalist Austin Hubbard faces another desperate veteran in Alexander Hernandez.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Regulatory Adaptation The financial services sector faces increasing regulatory pressure, with new regulations focusing on transparency, data protection and financial ethics.
    Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of faces
Verb
  • This strategically significant waterway connects crude oil producers in the Middle East with major global markets.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Craft your stance as part of a broader, authentic story that connects emotionally with stakeholders.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of connects
Verb
  • Now that is a good horror movie, with much better scares and an effective emotional story of a pop star (excellently played by Naomi Scott) already navigating tour stress and past trauma before a dark presence attaches itself to her.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
  • There’s a supernatural parasite who feeds on trauma and attaches itself to an unwilling host.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of attaches
Verb
  • Ronan joins house ambassadors Zendaya and Cate Blanchett, among others.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Loyd was incrementally better for Frisco, and joins them for the rest of the season.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of joins
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