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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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The Galaxy pleaded for an offside call but were ignored.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Fans will remember Guardiola brought to his knees in the quarter-final against Tottenham in 2019 when Raheem Sterling's last-minute winner was ruled out for offside.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Burnley's first heartbreak came in the 78th minute when Flemming thought he had bundled them into a 4-3 lead, but the offside flag quickly followed.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Scotland number eight Matt Fagerson was offside and obstructing Wales replacement prop Archie Griffin in the build-up to the score from a driving maul.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

She wanted her defense to move up the field and to stay even with one another, in order to draw the offside calls on the faster competition.

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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