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Recent Examples of lateral
The Heat also didn’t want to make a lateral move that could take away playing time from its young core.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The Eagles would not be obligated to let Stoutland out of his contract for a lateral move, but Harbaugh has to make the call anyway.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Four snake around his left knee, remnants of the torn ACL, torn MCL and torn lateral meniscus in 2013 that required four surgeries, a cartilage transplant from a cadaver and 17 months off snow.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The property, which spans two houses, offered plenty of lateral space, and its setting on a tranquil garden square was the perfect location.
—Jessica Doyle, Architectural Digest, 1 Feb. 2026
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The Eagles would not be obligated to let Stoutland out of his contract for a lateral move, but Harbaugh has to make the call anyway.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Four snake around his left knee, remnants of the torn ACL, torn MCL and torn lateral meniscus in 2013 that required four surgeries, a cartilage transplant from a cadaver and 17 months off snow.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The property, which spans two houses, offered plenty of lateral space, and its setting on a tranquil garden square was the perfect location.
—Jessica Doyle, Architectural Digest, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lateral
side
Adjective
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Head to the two-level beach club for more fun in the sun, with two side wings that can open for some more room aboard.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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For side sleepers like commerce editor Audrey Lee, this pillow can help offer some relief.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Lateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lateral. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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