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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
When the political distractions are set aside, this was very simply about money — something conservatives, and especially a president who touts the economy, should celebrate.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
As an aside, if the home sells for more than the original list price, the principal keeps all the upside.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
The girl alleged that Boardman moved her hair aside and touched her neck in the process, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
When the political distractions are set aside, this was very simply about money — something conservatives, and especially a president who touts the economy, should celebrate.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
The president tried to drive that home on Tuesday, but only amid lengthy asides.
—Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
As an aside, if the home sells for more than the original list price, the principal keeps all the upside.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aside
Adverb
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Scoop ¼-cupfuls of batter into pan, spacing evenly apart.—
Ken Haedrich,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Feb. 2026
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Zesica Collared Maxi Dress A preppy twist sets this maxi dress apart.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The conversation is lively, with people often chatting over each other and going on tangents.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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All in all, the show tackles a thoughtful premise — even two people speaking the same linguistic language will need their thoughts translated — and almost got it right but took a couple of tangents after the halfway mark.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Simultaneously, Musk is pivoting Tesla away from its legacy as a car manufacturer and toward a future in robotics and AI, committing $20 billion this year to the transition.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Over centuries, silt gradually pushed the shoreline further away, contributing to Ephesus’ abandonment by the time of the Ottoman era in the 15th century.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez voted against the measure, arguing the council had not done its job to reduce spending elsewhere before putting taxes on the ballot.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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There's anger about ICE actions in Minnesota and elsewhere, as well as those who defend the actions as righteous.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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SpanxShape Faux Leather Leggings Leather or faux leather leggings can certainly be a gamble, so now’s your chance to try out the trend while these shapewear leggings are 50 percent off.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Emma Shoulder Bag is an impressive $349 off for a limited time.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The men’s numbers have been declining – only 36 athletes will compete in these Games, down from 55 in Beijing in 2022 – and it’s long suffered from a lack of parity.—
Dana ONeil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Whirlpool recommends alternating spoons and forks and placing those handles down; load knives handles up.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aside. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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