on the side of

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All (3) Adverb (1) Preposition (2)

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on behalf of adv.
behind prep.
for prep.

ADVERB

on behalf of

Synonyms

WEAK

in behalf of in support of

PREPOSITION

behind

Synonyms

STRONG

backing supporting

WEAK

for in agreement

PREPOSITION

for

Synonyms

WEAK

after as beneficial to concerning conducive to during for the sake of in contemplation of in exchange for in favor of in furtherance of in order to in order to get in place of in pursuance of in the direction of in the interest of in the name of notwithstanding on the part of pro supposing to to counterbalance to go to to the amount of to the extent of toward under the authority of with a view to with regard to with respect

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on the side of

You never know when you might need to patch up a cut, disinfect a wound, or even help an injured traveler on the side of the road.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

“I will always stand on the side of parents.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

The South Scotland MSP said the party had to be bold and get "squarely on the side of the working people of this country".

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Once that axiom is treated as constitutional common sense, public safety appears already on the side of the enforcement vehicle.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

I didn’t like the green canal between the dock and the Clara Belle, but I quit looking down and planted my foot on the side of the boat.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

on the side of

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