upsides

British

/ ˈʌpˌsaɪdz /

adverb

informal (foll by with) equal or level (with), as through revenge or retaliation

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There are many upsides with ExpressVPN, but there are some downsides, too.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

The upsides of holding back are well known in the pressure-cooker world of club sports, and they are reinforced by social media and successful athletes themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

The upsides to leasing are obvious: You get to swan around town in the latest, greatest car model.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

And having documentarists follow her every step of the way as she grew had its upsides.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Confounded humbug, I'll be upsides with him, however.

From Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities by Surtees, Robert Smith

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