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lateral

adjective

ˈla-tə-rəl

Definition of lateral

as in side

of, relating to, or located on one side from the lateral view you can see how thick the wall really is

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Recent Examples of lateral Then remove the smaller, weaker branches below that lateral branch. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 Their bodies are built up in thick paint, their limbs modeled with short lateral strokes that wrap each arm into a solid cylinder. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 Lee and Menendez recommend 150 minutes of exercise a week outside pickleball, along with supportive, non-slip shoes with real lateral stability. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026 The sport combines light aerobic work, quick lateral movement and constant hand-eye coordination on a court roughly a quarter the size of a tennis court. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lateral

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side

Adjective

Sometimes, trips to the national park include side visits to the famous prehistoric-looking Komodo dragons.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
The category today spans noise masking, Bluetooth streaming, side-sleeper comfort and sleep tracking.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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lateral

laterally

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