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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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But she said the U.S. can’t let the problem in the strait sideline the nuclear issues that are central to the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 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

Questions have been raised whether game management on the pitch or on the sideline should have been better.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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

“Man, that hole, it was five yards wide!” said Billingsley as he came off to the sideline, his eyes ablaze.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger