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
side-by-side adjective

Examples of side by side in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The idea of two states living peacefully side by side, at this point in time, is a fantasy. The Editors, National Review, 15 Mar. 2024 Though the couple didn’t walk side by side, Carpenter could be seen wearing a key piece of the star's ensemble. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024 Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, who combined for four goals in a 5-0 win over Orlando City last weekend, started side by side up top. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2024 For Julia to be able to plant roots in this site, side by side with her daughter, who was in so many ways living out Julia's hopes and dreams, ignited something in Susana. Brian Freedman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 The procession stretched for hundreds of meters, with mourners in black walking side by side with men in uniform, as well as people who joined in as the procession went past to show their support. Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 Before that, they were pictured side by side before boarding a private jet in Los Cabos, Mexico following the Jonas Brothers’ private performance there on New Year’s Eve. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024 So, through a combination of hard work and fate, father and son's tales have come together side by side. Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 27 Feb. 2024 On Instagram, James posted a photo of them side by side, and again added the alien emoji. Lakers coach Darvin Ham is another member of Wembanyama’s growing fan club. Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of side by side was in the 13th century

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“Side by side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20by%20side. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

side by side

adverb
: beside one another
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