side by side
adverb
1
: beside one another
walking side by side
2
: in the same place, time, or circumstance
lived peacefully side by side for many years
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For example, comparing transcripts side by side can reveal subtle shifts in a witness' narrative, prompting further scrutiny.
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Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
With at least four generations working side by side, managers and senior leadership can bridge those gaps in communication and expectations by solidifying a strong company culture that unifies and empowers everyone.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Rose and Laubscher sat side by side at a sweetheart table during the reception.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 5 May 2025
Dispensers of whole coffee beans from countries around the world, including Ethiopia, Portugal and Peru, stand side by side behind the counter, on which a vintage Berkel scale cuts a commanding presence.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
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Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
With at least four generations working side by side, managers and senior leadership can bridge those gaps in communication and expectations by solidifying a strong company culture that unifies and empowers everyone.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Rose and Laubscher sat side by side at a sweetheart table during the reception.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 5 May 2025
Dispensers of whole coffee beans from countries around the world, including Ethiopia, Portugal and Peru, stand side by side behind the counter, on which a vintage Berkel scale cuts a commanding presence.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for side by side
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“Side by side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20by%20side. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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