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sideline

[sahyd-lahyn] / ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn /
NOUN
secondary occupation
Synonyms
STRONG
distraction diversion hobby moonlighting recreation subsidiary
WEAK
leisure activity leisure pursuit second job side job side project
Antonyms
STRONG
profession vocation work

Example Sentences

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“Attacks on energy and shipping assets continue, and traders fear that even if the war ends, damage to infrastructure could sideline barrels for months, not days.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In an interview with reporters on Wednesday, the St. Louis Fed president, Alberto Musalem, said he supported the policy of sticking to the sideline for now.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Two of those were enforced - because of the injuries that continue to sideline Patrick Dorgu and Lisandro Martinez.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Senate Michelle Tafoya — the former NFL sideline reporter — might want to work on how she expresses opinions, especially controversial ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

He walked straight up to the coach, who was on the sideline talking to Dolly.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor