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offside

[awf-sahyd, of-] / ˈɔfˈsaɪd, ˈɒf- /
ADJECTIVE
off base
Synonyms
STRONGEST
erroneous inaccurate mistaken sadly mistaken wrong
STRONG
amiss improper inappropriate unsuitable
WEAK
beside the point inapt malapropos out in left field out of line unconnected unrelated
ADJECTIVE
risqué
Synonyms
WEAK
X-rated amoral bawdy blue breezy crude daring dirty earthy erotic filthy foul gross hot immodest immoral indecent indecorous indelicate indiscreet inelegant lewd lurid naughty obscene off-base off-color offensive out of line provocative purple racy raw ribald salacious salty shady sizzling smart smutty spicy suggestive unrefined vulgar wanton warm wicked

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John Stones tried to apply an offside trap, slipping in the process.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The Galaxy pleaded for an offside call but were ignored.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

One of those especially invested in the league will be former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, now Fifa's chief of global football development, whose new 'daylight' offside rule is being trialled by the CPL.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Its second was to rule out a Wrexham equaliser that would have taken the game to penalties, Lewis Brunt inches offside as he connected with Kieffer Moore's header on the line.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

The Lightning made a run, took a shot, and appeared to score, but the linesman raised his flag to signify offside.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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