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
Fisher allegedly lost control of his vehicle and sideswiped the pursuing officer while trying to make his getaway.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Police said the driver of the Mustang, later identified as Fisher, lost control of the car and sideswiped Gallagher's patrol car.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
After making landfall in Cuba, the storm is expected to sideswipe the Florida Keys and slam into Louisiana at the weekend, though the forecast this far out is still unclear.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
As this was happening, a driver in a gray SUV reportedly bypassed the roadblock and nearly sideswiped one of the cruisers before coming within inches of striking the trooper who was on foot, state police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Police said the driver of the Mustang, later identified as Fisher, lost control of the car and sideswiped Gallagher's patrol car.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
After making landfall in Cuba, the storm is expected to sideswipe the Florida Keys and slam into Louisiana at the weekend, though the forecast this far out is still unclear.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
As this was happening, a driver in a gray SUV reportedly bypassed the roadblock and nearly sideswiped one of the cruisers before coming within inches of striking the trooper who was on foot, state police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sideswipe
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Xiaomi’s shares, which are listed in Hong Kong, hit a record high this week.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The 26-year-old Maleficent star was one of the first to hit the carpet, floating in a white gown that was chosen after a hands-on fitting with Burton, 51, herself.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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This, plus the fact that good starting left tackles are difficult to find, bumps Stanley’s rank here in a thin free-agency class. Stats Sacks allowed 3 Penalties 12 Press.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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In theaters now Showtimes Suits LA Suits experienced the Netflix bump two years ago, so naturally, a spinoff was ordered.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
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From matte and hydrating to tinted and opaque, here are the most flattering nude lipsticks to swipe on.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Just a few weeks ago, Birds By Joe 2 was also hit by a brazen robbery, when a young man swiped a $7,000 African grey parrot from the store.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Newsweek has contacted the White House via email for comment.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Anyone with information about Aurora Phelps is encouraged to contact the FBI and to visit this website.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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When storms strike, millions of users visit PowerOutage.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Corolla was struck head-on by a Dodge Dart SXT which was being driven east, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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At least 13 people have been injured after a car rammed into a bus stop in Israel, at Karkur Junction, according to Israeli police.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The pursuit ended when an officer rammed his SUV into Bartholomew’s SUV at 69th Street and Lemon Hill Avenue in south Sacramento, bringing the vehicle to a stop.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Sideswipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sideswipe. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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