Thesaurus results for ALONGSIDE

alongside 1 of 2

preposition

Definition of alongside

as in next

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as in along

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alongside

2 of 2

adverb

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

Preposition

Liu was winning Taekwondo competitions before landing a role in Disney+ series American Born Chinese alongside Michelle Yeoh. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026 On the day of disembarkation, shuttle buses pulled up alongside the Odyssey and passengers shuffled out. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

Adverb

If Kate’s not going to have regular friends, these two, who work alongside and care about her, will make a solidly trustworthy advisory board. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 Cut reserved lemon into wedges and serve alongside for squeezing over. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alongside

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside

Preposition

Viewers will also see United Airlines woven into some scenes in the series next eight-episode flight.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Billy Joel will tickle the ivories in public again for the first time in almost two years next month.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of next

Preposition

After a dark and stormy Halloween night with showers that continued into Sunday, Southern California can expect clear skies this week as well as hotter temperatures, particularly along the beleaguered coastline.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Winter along the California coast means Dungeness crab season.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of along

Adverb

When Kirk left acting to start a family, ultimately working in arts and educational nonprofits, Shea eagerly pulled her back in, asking her to act out scenes with friends during his Shakespeare classes.

— Lucy Gellman, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026
An hour after the cameras were installed, PixCams said both eagles flew in to check out the new setup.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of in

Preposition

An increase has not been formally agreed upon and is still under evaluation, officials said.

— DJ Simmons June 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026

Definition of upon

Preposition

Scuffles with police were reported by unions near the main wholesale market on Madrid's outskirts.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
The flexible material combines liquid gallium, a metal that melts near room temperature, with carbon nanotubes.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of near

Adverb

Gil would wait until the kids who lived a bit farther down the road walked by and then rush out to shelter among them.

— John Anglim, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
If the street style at the fashion weeks this year is anything to go by, the rule of thumb is to never wear them with sweatpants.

— Rosana Lai, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of by

Preposition

Off property but on land, the hotel can help arrange zip-lining, an aerial tram ride, trips into town with stops at museums or for shopping and meals, and more.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Asphalt contractor Albert Santing, who has 28 years of experience in the industry, said the quieter operation improved working conditions on the Groningen project.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of on

Preposition

These functions are intended to make the technology easier to operate across changing sailing conditions, while reducing the energy required to generate the bubbles.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
Leading the team in tackles with seven, Williams’ impact was felt in all four quarters, as his three tackles for loss puts him at 14 for the season, extending his lead across the entire NFL.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026

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