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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
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
If someone resists, invite them to investigate the truth alongside you.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Bare Necessities noted that even guests staying on the ship in port must be clothed when the ship is alongside – including on balconies – until the vessel leaves and the crew announces that guests are free to disrobe, per an FAQ section on its website.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
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Preposition
Whoever the quarterback is in 2026, having Doubs alongside Wilson and maybe USC receiver Makai Lemon would set the Jets offense up for success.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
If someone resists, invite them to investigate the truth alongside you.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
The team demonstrated the system in simulated and hybrid simulation-physical tests using an unmanned ground vehicle, or UGV, alongside up to four virtual robot teammates.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Bare Necessities noted that even guests staying on the ship in port must be clothed when the ship is alongside – including on balconies – until the vessel leaves and the crew announces that guests are free to disrobe, per an FAQ section on its website.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Preposition
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The three-part program of Animated, Live Action and Documentary short films, will end its run after the awards next Sunday.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
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The wins set up an interesting best picture race heading into the Oscars next Sunday.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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The Extremadura site lies directly along the future H2Med hydrogen backbone.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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But even for longtime Border Patrol agents, who are trained at an academy in the deserts of New Mexico and stationed along the northern and southern borders, high-density cities are unfamiliar terrain.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The moment the band members began this chant at Woodstock became arguably the biggest moment of their careers, with over 400,000 people joining in.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The core concept that drives Rooster is Greg’s desire to swoop in and help his daughter, Katie (Charly Clive), after her husband cheats on her with a younger woman.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Investigations have also been known to call upon lip-reading experts to give evidence.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Both are strong finishers against the run, and both are capable pass-rushers when called upon.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Military planners in Washington are examining a high-risk option to secure Iran’s near bomb grade uranium as uncertainty grows over where the material is located.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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So much for government of, by and for the people.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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But then there are Ferraris and Lamborghinis driving by.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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But across the political divide, the bombings are terrifying for many Iranians, with civilian casualities on the rise.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Another allegedly was jailed for three days after officers pulled him and his friend over on their way to the beach for stopping about three inches over the limit line at an intersection.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Earlier in the school year, BPS officials highlighted gains in chronic absenteeism — defined as students missing 10% or more of school days a year — across nearly all grade levels and student groups in the 2024-25 year from the previous year.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Located within Old Montréal’s National Trust Building, the 36-room hotel features 10 exhibition spaces dedicated to contemporary art, and projects videos across the lobby.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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