upsides

British

/ ˈʌpˌsaɪdz /

adverb

informal (foll by with) equal or level (with), as through revenge or retaliation

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If you wish to see a public that is more informed about A.I.’s upsides and downsides, the downstream effects of these incentives are worrisome.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

There are many upsides with ExpressVPN, but there are some downsides, too.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

The upsides to leasing are obvious: You get to swan around town in the latest, greatest car model.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

After a short-term recovery in prices, the potential for significant upsides are likely to be limited, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

“We must be upsides with ’em for the honour of Bristol.”

From Puck of Pook’s Hill by Rackham, Arthur

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