as in tangent
a departure from the subject under consideration
as an aside, something similar happened to me years ago
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Recent Examples of aside
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The next Sunday, after church, Marge pulled Reverend Payne aside.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
The Artemis crew is now in a lunar flyby, during which they're expected to see both the near and far asides of the moon and engage in intense lunar observation.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
Earlier this year, the governor’s office released language for a trailer bill — legislation tied directly to the annual state budget — for a proposal to set aside $200 million to fund a new rebate program.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The next Sunday, after church, Marge pulled Reverend Payne aside.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Noun
As an aside, in my experience over say the past five years, roughly 85% of Southern California first-time buyer clients are getting help from their folks, grandparents or trust funds.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
The Artemis crew is now in a lunar flyby, during which they're expected to see both the near and far asides of the moon and engage in intense lunar observation.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aside
Adverb
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The changes that the mayor is seeking will still set this housing apart for those who need it most, but not let bureaucracy itself drive them away.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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After cruising to a 12-5 record with an NFC Championship Game appearance in 2024, the Commanders fell apart, physically and otherwise, in 2025.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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June 21 – July 22 Wandering down conversational tangents will be especially tempting today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The original investigation spawned two main tangents involving Becciu, once a leading Vatican cardinal and future papal contender.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Cavs, who hadn’t won on the road prior to their series with the Pistons, won their last two away from home, including Game 7 in Detroit 125-94.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The spa Le Jardin, the resort’s transportive jewel box of a spa tucked away in a verdant garden, warrants a visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Before the war, around 20% of the world's crude oil supply, from Persian Gulf nations, was typically carried through the strait by tanker to reach Asia and elsewhere.—
May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The 5 million people dropping out of the markets could have bought health coverage elsewhere, but Cox says most probably became uninsured.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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But there is a difference between his expression of unflinching conservatism, on the bench and off, and his willingness, even his zeal, to condemn an entire political movement, one with more than historical interest.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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The consumer discretionary stock has come under pressure this year, off nearly 40% from its recent high, as the broader sector comes under pressure from inflation.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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South Africa saw a 73% decline in admissions, while South Korea was down 52%.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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For a buyer putting 20% down on a $420,000 home — roughly the national median home price — their monthly principal and interest payment has gone from $2,012 to $2,179, a difference of $167.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aside. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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