as in to hit
US
to cause the side of a vehicle to come into forceful contact with the side of another vehicle
The taxi sideswiped a parked car.
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Recent Examples of sideswipe
After the racing cars sideswiped, Cobb lost control of his Audi, which hurled across the grassy median and into the westbound lanes.
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Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2025
Arriving troopers learned that a Hyundai Genesis was driving in the center of three travel lanes on I-84 west when it was allegedly sideswiped by a Nissan Juke at a high rate of speed before the Exit 61 on-ramp, the warrant affidavit said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2025
When this night of revelry abruptly ends, with a slightly intoxicated Nati sneaking off into the night, only to be sideswiped by a car while crossing the road, the incredible vacuum left by his death is immediately felt.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
After making landfall in Cuba, it is expected to sideswipe the Florida Keys and reach Louisiana at the weekend, although the forecast this far out is still unclear.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2025
Arriving troopers learned that a Hyundai Genesis was driving in the center of three travel lanes on I-84 west when it was allegedly sideswiped by a Nissan Juke at a high rate of speed before the Exit 61 on-ramp, the warrant affidavit said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2025
When this night of revelry abruptly ends, with a slightly intoxicated Nati sneaking off into the night, only to be sideswiped by a car while crossing the road, the incredible vacuum left by his death is immediately felt.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
After making landfall in Cuba, it is expected to sideswipe the Florida Keys and reach Louisiana at the weekend, although the forecast this far out is still unclear.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sideswipe
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Houston threw numbers behind the ball for most of the game to avoid getting hit by the deadly counterattacks and transitions KC has been known for.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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New York’s forward did so by staying attached through the bazillion screens Detroit set and recovering when he was hit.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Alas, the Bolts were bumped in the first round by the Columbus Blue Jackets.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Williams and Jimenez went nose-to-nose when Mobile players rushed toward the Spring Hill player and bumped him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The student swiped her card for door access, which police believe allowed Saldana to slip in behind the student.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Its functionality is iPad-like with a swipe down notifications screen, applications and swipe up climate controls.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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On June 25, 2000, just as the window to call high-school players officially opened, Crean contacted Wade at the home of his high-school sweetheart, Siohvaughn Funches.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the authorities.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The scalloped edges strike again in this rattan tray, which can hold decorative items like an oversized knot sculpture or serve as a mini drink station in your home office—something Open Door alum Kathy Hilton once suggested to her daughter Paris. .—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said if Russia is genuinely ready to observe a full and unconditional ceasefire, Ukraine will mirror that approach and strike only in defense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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At 6:14, a 20-foot birdie putt from Rose ramming into the 18th hole.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Recently, her 800-pound draft horse became spooked and rammed into her, knocking her down in the process.—
Nicole Pajer,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Sideswipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sideswipe. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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