Aero Snap equivalent on the Mac?

Hi I find the Aero Snap feature to be very useful on Windows 7. I've searched and haven't found much info regarding this. is there an Aero Snap equivalent for the Mac? I find myself alot of times needing 2 windows side by side when I'm on my Mac. Any software that does exactly what I'm looking for? Thanks

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