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ADVERB
laterally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
sideway sideways sidewise






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During one particularly active stretch last weekend, one post showed Trump riding horseback beside George Washington, next to a race car, with the White House in the background.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Rushmore, whether it should be next to Clyde Frazier, after Patrick Ewing’s, or somewhere else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

At that point Clark left her seat to stand next to White and shake her head.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The Comanche Circle project was attempting to locate next to their property.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

I watch a family of ducks dart in and out of the reeds along the shoreline, next to the dock.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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