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
Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
But before the final up-or-down vote, proposals for statewide taxes on package deliveries, streaming services and even event tickets were tossed aside.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The pace of observation is furious, and even simple plot points are crosshatched with micro-incidents, asides, and gestures that overflow the boundaries of a screenplay and spill out into life at large.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
Set aside some time and knock off a few simple things that can make a big difference for your wallet.
—Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
But before the final up-or-down vote, proposals for statewide taxes on package deliveries, streaming services and even event tickets were tossed aside.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Artemis crew is now in a lunar flyby, during which they're expected to see both the near and far asides of the moon and engage in intense lunar observation.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The pace of observation is furious, and even simple plot points are crosshatched with micro-incidents, asides, and gestures that overflow the boundaries of a screenplay and spill out into life at large.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aside
Adverb
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Despite spirited performances in Games 2 and 3, the Hawks fell apart in the rest of the series.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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Two are set apart with separate access, offering a bit more privacy—useful for guests, staff, or anyone who might want to use that portion of the house more independently.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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June 21 – July 22 Wandering down conversational tangents will be especially tempting today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The original investigation spawned two main tangents involving Becciu, once a leading Vatican cardinal and future papal contender.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Castle scored 16 points and added a game-high eight assists to help bring the Spurs to a win away from the second round.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trump, along with the first lady and top Cabinet officials, was quickly whisked away.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Lamont, a fiscal moderate, has been reluctant to support spending that would exceed the cap on a recurring basis and would prefer legislators pay for extra town aid by finding offsetting cuts elsewhere in the budget.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The effort will focus on solutions that can be adapted elsewhere in the world, such as sustainable finance, digital innovation and workforce development.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Earlier, the Moon in Libra opposes direct Mercury in Aries, so thoughts may move faster than your emotional response, making conversations feel slightly off or rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now, a day off, which Freeman said couldn’t come at a better time.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Charlotte’s growing Catholic presence Nationally, religious service attendance is down.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The loss equaled 5 cents per share, down from a profit of 13 cents per share a year ago.—
Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aside. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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