sided

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adjective

sid·​ed ˈsī-dəd How to pronounce sided (audio)
Synonyms of sidednext
: having sides often of a specified number or kind
one-sided
glass-sided
sidedness noun

sided

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past tense and past participle of side entry 3

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Today, the award-winning reserve is run by travel operator &Beyond, whose dual-sided dedication to environmental conservation and luxury experience create spectacular memories. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 Jayden Bogle has cemented his role as the right-sided wing-back. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Whole pods of pilot whales and Atlantic white-sided dolphins are driven onto beaches by boats and are killed for their meat and blubber. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Crib standards also change, as drop-sided cribs were banned from manufacture in 2011, with the most recent crib regulation update being August 1, 2026. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sided

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First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sided was in the 15th century

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“Sided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sided. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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sided

adjective
sid·​ed
ˈsīd-əd
: having sides often of a stated number or kind
steep-sided mountains
four-sided figures

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