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sideline

[sahyd-lahyn] / ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn /
NOUN
secondary occupation
Synonyms
STRONG
distraction diversion hobby moonlighting recreation subsidiary
WEAK
leisure activity leisure pursuit second job side job side project
Antonyms
STRONG
profession vocation work

Example Sentences

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But she said the U.S. can’t let the problem in the strait sideline the nuclear issues that are central to the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Battling a chronic knee injury in the latter stages of the season, Curry watched from the sideline.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Asked after the game what motivated him to continue pacing the sideline, Auriemma joked, “Well, after tonight, I don’t know that I want to continue coaching.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

In an interview with reporters on Wednesday, the St. Louis Fed president, Alberto Musalem, said he supported the policy of sticking to the sideline for now.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

We play back and forth till Billy gets the ball and goes speeding and dancing up the sideline so fast no one can catch him and in goes the ball for a goal.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt