sided
adjective
having a specified number or kind of sides (often used in combination).
sided
American
[sahy-did]
/ ˈsaɪ dɪd /
adjective
-sided
British
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of sided
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at side 1, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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The neutral arbitrator sided with the health plan’s expert.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
A messy legal battle ensued, and earlier this month the Missouri Supreme Court sided with the petitioners, finding Hoskins in contempt while validating the legality of the referendum petition.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
However, Japan’s Supreme Court last year sided with Tokyo and ruled the relocation should go ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
After an emotional 11-week trial -- during which Harry gave in-person evidence -- judge Matthew Nicklin sided with the publisher in a July 7 ruling, concluding the "claimants failed to prove their pleaded allegations".
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Public sympathy sided with the patient and true Octavia, Mark Antony’s wronged wife.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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