Definition of sidewisenext
as in sideways
with one side faced forward standing sidewise in the doorway

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sideways
Adverb
  • In just eight weeks, much of the global economy has been knocked sideways.
    Ben Casselman Qilai Shen Lisa Lerer William J. Burns, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Now 61% off, this sideways pear toi et moi necklace, featuring a freshwater pearl and emerald green cubic zirconia, simply dazzles.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Sidewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidewise. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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