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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
Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The band's current lineup features Schon – its only remaining original member – alongside longtime contributors Jonathan Cain, Deen Castronovo and Arnel Pineda, as well as newer members Jason Derlatka and Todd Jensen.
—Cooper Worth, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The Stakt Mat’s foldable design transforms from mat to block in seconds, going with the flow right alongside (or beneath) you.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
This year’s Imaginarium Festival theme is Winter Utopia, featuring ice kingdoms and fairytale landscapes alongside infinity mirror rooms, interactive exhibits, carnival games and an ice skating rink.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The band's current lineup features Schon – its only remaining original member – alongside longtime contributors Jonathan Cain, Deen Castronovo and Arnel Pineda, as well as newer members Jason Derlatka and Todd Jensen.
—Cooper Worth, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
Concern about levels of arsenic in drinking water comes alongside worry about a host of other potentially harmful contaminants in America's drinking water.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The Stakt Mat’s foldable design transforms from mat to block in seconds, going with the flow right alongside (or beneath) you.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Preposition
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This means Tucker will likely be on his third team in as many seasons next year, with the Cubs likely to go in a different direction.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Just as Tesla has expanded this year into robotaxis, Xpeng on Wednesday announced plans to launch three robotaxi models next year and start testing in Guangzhou.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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The Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved a memorial marker agreement that will allow the Texas Department of Transportation to place signs honoring Nava along the section of Loop 820 between Interstate 35W and Marine Creek Parkway.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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Despite the Maldives sitting along key sea lanes, the United States has long treated the country as a footnote in its Indo-Pacific strategy.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Childs, who flew in from Atlanta, said her flight was delayed due to aircraft issues.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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As for the skirt, the silhouette was breezy and looked to be easy to move around in.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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European ports like Rotterdam and Antwerp have been slammed with congestion throughout the year due to various labor strikes and disruptions, as well as schedule changes brought upon by the Red Sea diversions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Navigating the world of priming serums can be a slippery slope due to heavy formulas and glitter-like ingredients that clump upon application.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Thursday will have a high near 78 — and a low of 67 at night.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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During this time frame, a narrow, intense lake-effect snow band, only about 10 miles wide, will be capable of thunder, wind gusts near 35 mph and near-zero visibility at its peak.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Astronomers say late October is still best time to watch these meteors, which can streak by at 20 per hour.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Three more families sued the company in September, alleging that their children died by or attempted suicide and were otherwise harmed after interacting with the company’s chatbots.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Latest figures show that more than 280 people have returned home safely as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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This takes place on April 25, marking the day that Australian and New Zealand forces first went into action in the First World War, during the Gallipoli Campaign in Turkey.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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The team had cycled between quarterbacks Kaidon Salter and Ryan Staub across the first nine games of the year.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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On Saturday, Yao Chao People’s Cafe, which has about 30 outlets across the country, according to state media, issued an apology on social media.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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