Thesaurus results for LATERAL

lateral

adjective

ˈla-tə-rəl

Definition of lateral

as in side

of, relating to, or located on one side from the lateral view you can see how thick the wall really is

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Recent Examples of lateral Switching to a dedicated court shoe provides the low-profile lateral stability your joints need. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 Other special touches include Beckham branding on the lateral heel and a Trefoil logo embroidered over the fold-over tongue. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 The Cowboys got caught in man-to-man on a hook-and-lateral play that converted a third-and-14 and set up a go-ahead TD for Houston. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 Steinberg says lateral movement rarely occurs without generating indicators that something unusual is happening. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lateral

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side

Adjective

How sleep headphones work Sleep headphones are a bed-friendly version of a standard pair, built with noise cancellation, softer components and side-sleeper-friendly silhouettes.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Sleep headphones are a bed-friendly form factor built around noise cancellation, snore masking and side-sleeper fits.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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laterally

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