Thesaurus results for LATERAL

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 Lifepro's Rumblex has three powerful motors for oscillating, pulsating and lateral vibrations. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 The ball, as a backwards pass or a lateral, was live, and the Saints scooped it up for a score. — Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026 Paredes’ lack of lateral range is apparent at third base and would only be exposed more at second. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 In the 89 years since, Daffy and his lateral lisp have starred in dozens of movies, shows, and shorts. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lateral

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side

Adjective

Cook meanwhile worked on solo music and with side act Rivers and Rust.

— Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
The long-sleeve mock-neck top and wide-leg pull-on pants are made from a lightweight, stretchy polyester-rayon blend with a soft, drapey feel, and the pants have side pockets.

— Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

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laterally

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