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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
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
The band has played alongside iconic metal bands like Metallica, Anthrax and Slayer.
Like putting your favorite anime shows in an industrial-size shredder, BABYMETAL tends to put out a high-energy performance fit for a mosh pit and a singalong.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Everton are in the process of hiring James Smith from Manchester City in a recruitment position, while Cox is a leading contender to slot in alongside in a technical and football operations capacity.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Adverb
Kai has committed to play at the University of Miami, while Charlie has played alongside his father at tournaments.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
The band has played alongside iconic metal bands like Metallica, Anthrax and Slayer.
Like putting your favorite anime shows in an industrial-size shredder, BABYMETAL tends to put out a high-energy performance fit for a mosh pit and a singalong.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Preposition
Where algorithms work on rails, AI agents respond to prompts, take initiative, interface APIs, make judgment calls, and increasingly, work alongside or instead of human teams just like a human colleague would.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Everton are in the process of hiring James Smith from Manchester City in a recruitment position, while Cox is a leading contender to slot in alongside in a technical and football operations capacity.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Adverb
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But no, no, no, a gay cop can’t be both proud to be a cop and be gay and march along?—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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As Mariska peddled along on her own tiny bike, her brothers Mickey Jr. and Zoltan shared one as their beloved mom followed behind them in 1967.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
27 June 2025
Preposition
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In a depleted Eastern Conference that feels up for grabs after superstar injuries derailed Indiana and Boston’s title ambitions next season, Atlanta is quietly positioning itself to become a contender.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
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Other health insurers, such as CVS Health's Aetna, are pulling out of the marketplace next year.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
Preposition
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To find a cooling center near you, scroll the map and zoom using the widget in the top right corner.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Sunday’s storms are predicted after 2 p.m. Conditions throughout the day are expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 93.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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Optional straight blades suitable for overgrown grass over 6in after long vacations.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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If your vacation style leans more casual, oversized jean shorts will fit right in among the rest of the items in your suitcase, and since they aren’t fitted, you won’t be restricted while walking around sightseeing.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
Preposition
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Lugo's fate could be sealed in a few weeks if the Royals fail to get the ship back on course, and the Cubs should be at the top of the list to call upon leading up to the deadline.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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The ads appear in sidebars within the platform that expand only if clicked upon and can lead to user rewards.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 June 2025
Preposition
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The stakes and energy for the first 2 brackets was high, and engagement from fans across social media platforms was a reflection of that.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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During the Obama Administration, a federal program that allows ICE to partner with state and local law enforcement expanded across the region, and the number of detentions ballooned.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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Overall, the trip was unforgettable, and the seven days flew by.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
24 June 2025
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There’s plenty that marathoners can do to keep a smile on their face for as many of those grueling miles as possible, like training smart, fueling well—and choosing a pair of shoes that makes the race fly by.—
Lauren Wingenroth,
SELF,
24 June 2025
Preposition
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Each instrument had its own channel, and even individual strings on Phil Lesh’s bass were isolated to reduce sonic mud.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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For the first time after more than three decades as a band, Evanescence is No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
27 June 2025
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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