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
Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
And alongside people who joined the saga later and flew in anyway to be in that room — Tyrese among them — showing up for a milestone that belonged to all of us.
—Vin Diesel, Variety, 16 May 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 May 2026
These spaces exist alongside, not outside of, America’s hugely ineffective — and highly racialized — War on Drugs.
—Jerel Ezell, STAT, 1 May 2026
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Preposition
The company was co-founded by former Palantir engineering leaders James Ding and Emre Ozen, alongside Ozan Yalti, a Stanford Law graduate who practiced at top global firms including Clifford Chance.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
And alongside people who joined the saga later and flew in anyway to be in that room — Tyrese among them — showing up for a milestone that belonged to all of us.
—Vin Diesel, Variety, 16 May 2026
Adverb
The festival brought 75 films to Udine – comprising eight world premieres, 18 international premieres, 21 European premieres and 20 Italian premieres across 12 countries – alongside 236 guests of honor and more than 2,000 accreditations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 May 2026
These spaces exist alongside, not outside of, America’s hugely ineffective — and highly racialized — War on Drugs.
—Jerel Ezell, STAT, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Preposition
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Liddell stood for the first time on a walkway next the the roaring water of the Blue Island Sidestream Elevated Pool Aeration Friday, just after city and state officials and advocates unveiled accessibility improvements to the station that is also a community green space.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The board took up Chapman’s previous offer to reduce her hours and forgo her benefits next year.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
Preposition
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We were warned by President and Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower, along with United States Marine Major General Smedley Butler about the virulently toxic, corruptive and destabilizing influences exerted upon our government by the military industrial complex.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Soon, survey crews showed up, bulldozers were spotted along dusty roads, and the Army Corps of Engineers arranged private meetings.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Time, energy, and attention all factor in.—
byDoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
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Before Darcy could reply, Philip opened the door and walked in with his guide dog, Russ.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Preposition
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Vietnamese airlines are planning to significantly reduce flights and scale back operations next month due to the high costs brought upon by the conflict, as well as potential jet fuel shortages.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Because there is not yet a clear and agreed-upon way to measure this, nurses and hospital leadership – who view the problem from their distinct positions – often disagree on what safe staffing actually looks like, which can lead to conflict.—
Anna Mayo,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Six people were found dead in a cargo train boxcar near a Laredo, Texas, rail yard Sunday, officials said.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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Since a pause in fighting began more than a month ago, naval forces have traded fire near the Strait of Hormuz.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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Give it a few days, then pop by on the last day to see what gems might have been left behind.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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How quickly five years can fly by in the world of gaming, paired with iconic headlining entertainment and fine dining, all in homage to the music celebrating many eras.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Preposition
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Lukáš Dostál allowed a goal on the first shot of the game for the 14th time between the regular season and playoffs.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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This is especially important for low-income communities and others who rely heavily on the shot for contraception.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Preposition
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Located 25 miles north of Copenhagen, its coastal location promises dreamy views of Sweden across the sound.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Residents across Connecticut have been taking a new look at the state’s history as the nation heads toward its 250th birthday.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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