as in partial
inclined to favor one side over another
my neighbor's account of how the feud got started was somewhat one-sided
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Recent Examples of one-sided
Instead, when concerns arise, blame is routinely shifted, and responsibility becomes one-sided.
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Mark Travers,
CNBC,
5 July 2026
Friendship was a tender, absurd depiction of a one-sided, quasi-platonic infatuation.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
2 July 2026
And nearly all the action on the outcome is one-sided, which is rare because sportsbooks often see unemotional, respected wagers that simply prioritize profit.
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Doug Kezirian,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
This unexpected shift has turned what seemed like a one-sided contest into one of baseball's most compelling storylines as the All-Star break nears, highlighting the Phillies' impressive recovery.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Our daughter-in-law is definitely one-sided.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Through 24 games, the goal differential was unchanged compared with the tournament in Qatar in 2022, suggesting the larger field did not create more one-sided competition.
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Tales Azzoni,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
All four of these models have a manufacturer’s speed rating of 45 simplex (one-sided) pages per minute (ppm) or 90 two-sided (duplex) images per minute (ipm, where each page side is counted as an image).
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David English,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
Well, this has been one of the most one-sided matches of the tournament thus far.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
5 July 2026
Friendship was a tender, absurd depiction of a one-sided, quasi-platonic infatuation.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
2 July 2026
And nearly all the action on the outcome is one-sided, which is rare because sportsbooks often see unemotional, respected wagers that simply prioritize profit.
—
Doug Kezirian,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
This unexpected shift has turned what seemed like a one-sided contest into one of baseball's most compelling storylines as the All-Star break nears, highlighting the Phillies' impressive recovery.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Our daughter-in-law is definitely one-sided.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Through 24 games, the goal differential was unchanged compared with the tournament in Qatar in 2022, suggesting the larger field did not create more one-sided competition.
—
Tales Azzoni,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
All four of these models have a manufacturer’s speed rating of 45 simplex (one-sided) pages per minute (ppm) or 90 two-sided (duplex) images per minute (ipm, where each page side is counted as an image).
—
David English,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
Well, this has been one of the most one-sided matches of the tournament thus far.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-sided
Adjective
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Instead, the moon will appear to take a bite from the sun, with the most significant partial views in Alaska, Atlantic Canada, and parts of New England.
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Hassan said Salah underwent physiotherapy this week and an evaluation from the medical team before rejoining the team for a partial practice on Wednesday.
Adjective
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And until a Black commentator is held responsible for making openly hostile remarks about White people, nothing will change.
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For example, in March, the crypto exchange Kraken put its multibillion‑dollar IPO on hold amid hostile market conditions, according to CoinDesk.
Adjective
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In many cases, Kallis said, the roots of this behavior were planted long before, frequently through trauma, abuse, isolation, addiction or distorted coping mechanisms that were never confronted or healed.
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Letting go of these items leads to regret for the loss of nostalgia and passing on true history for a distorted version.
Adjective
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Some states chose not to send representatives; several of them cited disagreements with the partisan mission.
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Alaska participates in a non-partisan top 4 primary election, meaning there is only one ballot and all candidates are listed together, regardless of political party.
Adjective
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Further, Tenbarge relied on anonymous and other clearly biased sources to advance her false narrative about Alexa.
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Discrimination and biased assumptions are among the greatest barriers facing people with Down syndrome.
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“One-sided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-sided. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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