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along or close at the side
We waited for the other boat to come alongside.
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Recent Examples of alongside
Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Steve Carell, Will Forte, Colman Domingo, and Kerri Kenney-Silver star alongside Fey in the comedy.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 May 2025
New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
Google is expected to announce the Pixel 10 lineup in August at the Made by Google event alongside.
—Joe Hindy, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
In 2022, the hotel completed a multi-year redesign and revitalization of its 122 oversized guest rooms, suites and public spaces, alongside a restoration of its distinctive Beaux Arts architecture.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Steve Carell, Will Forte, Colman Domingo, and Kerri Kenney-Silver star alongside Fey in the comedy.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 May 2025
Adverb
On the long list of optional extras is a passenger kit with two seats and footrests for a pillion, which is better and more cushiony than before, while also sporting a passenger strap alongside.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
Google is expected to announce the Pixel 10 lineup in August at the Made by Google event alongside.
—Joe Hindy, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Preposition
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But just how many sides will represent England across UEFA’s three competitions next season?—
Duncan Alexander,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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But the Jets’ roster has enough talent on both sides of the ball to be competitive and remain in every game next season.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
Preposition
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With little evidence, officials called Villatoro Santos one of the top three MS-13 leaders in the country, responsible for overseeing gang operations along the East Coast.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Below, in her own words, Vo takes Allure along for the highlights of her South Korean beauty field trip.—
Parizaad Khan Sethi,
Allure,
2 May 2025
Adverb
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Brunson and Josh Hart appeared to suffer injuries late in the game, but both checked back in.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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By the time Brunson and Hart were cleared to check back in, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau had a decision to make: call his final timeout, intentionally foul, or wait for a dead ball to make the subs.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Both were being leaned upon for their defence in the series and each player had one assist entering Game 4.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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There has to be an intentionality in how people speak upon and interact with New Orleans, regard its traditions as sacred and position its voices as experts.—
Cierra Chenier,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Ford also builds the truck at Ohio Assembly Plant near Avon Lake.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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At least one person was killed during a vehicle crash involving an unreturned U-Haul rental van that struck multiple pedestrians and a police vehicle near the University of Delaware's campus Tuesday afternoon, police said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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While there have been some complaints over the price of the console—which will sell for $450—that hasn’t impacted fan excitement, especially if the preorders are anything to go by.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Witnesses at the scene told the officers that the man had stumbled and fallen into the street just as a Charm City Circulator bus drove by and struck him, according to police.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Trump vowed on the campaign trail to bring back workplace raids, after the Biden administration had largely put a stop to such enforcement tactics.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Trent Grisham, a talented defender, made a rare mistake on the ball, which turned him around before falling on the warning track.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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While Turkey certainly has some of the biggest savings and best results across many clinics, it should be noted that not all providers are commendable.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The 32-stop tour, which will span across the U.S. and Europe, serves as Act II in her three-act musical project—following up her successful 2023 Renaissance tour.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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