as in in
along or close at the side
We waited for the other boat to come alongside.
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Recent Examples of alongside
Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Starring in Karate Kid: Legends alongside Jackie Chan, Wen is most excited for fans to see a fresh new take on the beloved action movie.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 30 May 2025
Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The weak point for Dead Outlaw looks to be over in orchestrations, where Maybe Happy Ending and Buena Vista have a presence alongside Just in Time, Floyd Collins, and Sir ALW, but there was no room for Outlaw’s wild western rock.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 May 2025
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Preposition
Brooklyn nightclub, Paragon, with Kaytranada appearing alongside Skye.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Starring in Karate Kid: Legends alongside Jackie Chan, Wen is most excited for fans to see a fresh new take on the beloved action movie.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 30 May 2025
Adverb
Cooper explains that drinkers need to also take how a dish is prepared, sauced and spiced when picking a wine to sip alongside.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The weak point for Dead Outlaw looks to be over in orchestrations, where Maybe Happy Ending and Buena Vista have a presence alongside Just in Time, Floyd Collins, and Sir ALW, but there was no room for Outlaw’s wild western rock.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Preposition
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Among her upcoming projects is the film Young & Fine, which is slated for release in Japanese theaters next month.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Apple plans to announce a dedicated video game app for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS at WWDC next month, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
Preposition
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But the rings and restrooms along the coast are protected under the California Coastal Act, and removing the rings would require a permit from the Coastal Commission itself, the commission says.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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During times of drought, like the one Texas is currently going through, racers will have more rocks to dodge and less current to push them along.—
Morgan O'Hanlon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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De Jong dug his heels in and refused to leave or give up the money he was owed.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Places that have taken fluoride out of their water supply have seen an increase in dental problems; in Canada, for instance, Calgary removed fluoride in 2011, saw a significant increase in cavities, and is now reversing course and adding fluoride back in.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
5 June 2025
Preposition
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All of which meant Anderson tucked and rolled upon hitting the ground — and executed two perfect somersaults that carried her over the finish line.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Written on them is the oath that the researchers took upon becoming civil servants, according to one IFPTE member who asked not to be named.—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
Preposition
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The 24-foot boat had sunk in the Sacramento River three weeks ago, near the Virgin Sturgeon Restaurant & Marina, according to Eric Laughlin, a spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Here’s what could happen next — Holly Ellyatt Global market action overnight Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed and U.S. stock futures were near flat overnight with sentiment dented by U.S. data showing private sector hiring has hit its lowest level in over two years.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez won’t sit idly by, however, and is seeking to break up this domestic dominance by hiring a new head coach in Xabi Alonso and also making defensive signings.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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On a late summer Sunday, taking the boat out on the lake just before sunset, as the birds fly by to find their treetop sleeping spots, then returning to the dock just as night falls and the full moon rises.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
Preposition
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That item may not go before the City Commission until the following meeting on June 26 or a subsequent meeting in July.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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The recall was announced on June 2 after Coca-Cola, Topo Chico's distributor, identified possible contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria that occurs naturally in water sources, including mineral water.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
4 June 2025
Preposition
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Five of those countries are on the new list, plus several more countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, as well as Cuba, Haiti and Venezuela.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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Canadian wildfires may be affecting your air Fallout from the over 100 wildfires currently blazing across Canada is again being felt by U.S. states.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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