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Recent Examples of laterally
Well, for starters, in environments where space is constrained, such as industrial sites, dense urban areas, or indoor facilities, the ability to move laterally without tilting greatly reduces collision risk.
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Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
In overtime, Minnesota challenged an offensive foul call against Naz Reid in which Alperen Sengun appeared to still be moving laterally when Reid connected with him, with Reid’s foot also landing on that of the Rockets’ center.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
According to FlightRadar24, the aircraft were 525 feet apart vertically and 1,422 feet laterally at their closest point.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Data from flight tracking website FlightRadar24 showed the two aircraft came within around 525 feet vertically and 1,422 feet laterally at their closest point.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Among the true crabs, members of several families, such as Majidae, Mictyridae, and Raninidae, frequently move forward and backward rather than laterally.
—Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
Beyond the basic forward, up, and down movements, the Super Sub can move laterally and make 45-degree descents or sharp turns at depth.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Connelly’s ability to beat players laterally and shake around and through coverage, combined with his playmaking sense, gives him top-six, PP NHL upside.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
That included how to move laterally through computer networks, determine which credentials were needed to access certain systems and calculate how likely the hacking operation would be detected, according to Gambit.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
In overtime, Minnesota challenged an offensive foul call against Naz Reid in which Alperen Sengun appeared to still be moving laterally when Reid connected with him, with Reid’s foot also landing on that of the Rockets’ center.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
According to FlightRadar24, the aircraft were 525 feet apart vertically and 1,422 feet laterally at their closest point.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Data from flight tracking website FlightRadar24 showed the two aircraft came within around 525 feet vertically and 1,422 feet laterally at their closest point.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Among the true crabs, members of several families, such as Majidae, Mictyridae, and Raninidae, frequently move forward and backward rather than laterally.
—Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
Beyond the basic forward, up, and down movements, the Super Sub can move laterally and make 45-degree descents or sharp turns at depth.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Connelly’s ability to beat players laterally and shake around and through coverage, combined with his playmaking sense, gives him top-six, PP NHL upside.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
That included how to move laterally through computer networks, determine which credentials were needed to access certain systems and calculate how likely the hacking operation would be detected, according to Gambit.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laterally
Adverb
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The stewards concluded Gutierrez guided his horse at least four paths to the outside causing another horse to go sideward.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Oct. 2019
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Models in luxury snake boots and sparkling disco heels suddenly appeared and — forgoing the dry catwalk strip — darted sideward to walk straight across the water.—
THOMAS ADAMSON,
The Seattle Times,
25 Sep. 2018
Adverb
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While López-Owens refers obliquely to Sweeney Bell, the clerk's other Democratic challenger attacks directly.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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On publication of the manuscript, the ghostwriter is typically named, albeit obliquely – perhaps identified as a friend or consultant in the acknowledgments section.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2026
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He was asked the same question in a news conference last week, and also answered indirectly.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Laterally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laterally. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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