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Synonyms

side with

Idioms  

  1. Support or favor, as in The Armenians traditionally side with the Greeks against the Turks. This idiom was first recorded in 1600. For the antonym, see side against.

Example Sentences

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With both cities around a two-hour flight away, Clarke said he is hopeful the "top" facilities will provide his side with the "best possible conditions" as they make their long-awaited return to the biggest stage of them all.

From BBC

Zara’s standing on the side with the rest of our team, her hands clenched.

From Literature

It’s got windows cut out along the side with animal faces painted next to the cutouts, making it look like the animals are stretching their necks out.

From Literature

By placing them side by side with his preparatory drawings, visitors can better understand Raphael's creative process.

From Barron's

That last one was in black and white and a little blurry, but it showed her sitting in a low chair, hands on her belly, cracking up as he sat low by her side with a big smile on his face.

From Los Angeles Times

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