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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
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
For example, a trucking company could use weather data alongside its own operations to plan more efficient routes.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Be sure to get a bowl of green chili grits to go alongside.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
There’s no question that this history, alongside other gems about Birkin revealed by Meltzer, has made the woman in question, who died on July 16, 2023, more than worthy of icon status.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
For example, a trucking company could use weather data alongside its own operations to plan more efficient routes.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Preposition
Meanwhile, the front curls folded like waves over the top of her head; baby hairs falling alongside.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Be sure to get a bowl of green chili grits to go alongside.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Adverb
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Much like the scene at Radio City, the crowd screamed along to every single word.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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Scheffler and partner Russell Henley moved along to what would end as a 3&2 defeat, while MacIntyre blew kisses at the crowd.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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It’s being produced ahead of the conclusion of The Boys, which is expected to return for its fifth and final season next year.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Eleven Republicans, four Democrats and four independents — that's the field for the 7th Congressional District primaries next Tuesday.—
Tacuma Roeback,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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His offense has cooled somewhat, but Thomson placed Bader near the bottom of the lineup to help provide some spark when the lineup turned over.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The station and its antennas are managed locally by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, which also operates NASA’s deep space communication complex near Tidbinbilla, Canberra, highlighting strong international collaboration in space operations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Nearly 43,000 applications flowed in after the state opened applications in May.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Other quick notes New York didn’t really lean into a five-out lineup when its core players were in.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Stay Awhile The 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville is filled with contemporary art for guests to happen upon throughout their visit.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Now, textiles will face punishing 59 percent tariffs due to the new, 50 percent duties stacking upon an existing MFN rate of 9 percent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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The event is one of several festivities scheduled across the nation leading up to America's official quarter-millennial on July 4, 2026.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency is tracking instances of hemorrhagic disease, also known as HD, in eight counties across Tennessee, according to a statement from the agency.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Having the right headline can make the difference between someone reading it and scrolling right by.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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His nervous piano keys and synth swells are a big part of what makes One Battle’s nearly-three-hour runtime fly by.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Sitting at 1-2-1 on the season, the Dallas Cowboys head into their Week 5 game against the New York Jets desperately needing a victory to keep pace in the NFC East.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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