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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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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

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

They surrendered immediately, ducking back under the ribbons and finding places to stand along the far sideline.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor