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upsides

British

/ ˈʌpˌsaɪdz /

adverb

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

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Example Sentences

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He and others with stake in the future of the 388-acre campus saw a few upsides in the plan.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

If you wish to see a public that is more informed about A.I.’s upsides and downsides, the downstream effects of these incentives are worrisome.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

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

Not to be upsides in this with any groom or gardener, is to be very meanly organised.

From Familiar Studies of Men and Books by Stevenson, Robert Louis

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