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

In addition, Laika worked alongside New Zealand’s Wētā FX to create the movie’s stunning digital environments and visual effects. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Executive producers are Guy Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson, Matthew Read, Will Gould, Simon Crawford Collins and Frith Tiplady for Moonage Pictures alongside Jonathan Glickman and Alix Jaffe for Miramax TV, Theo James. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

Adverb

Because alongside 12 days of public-facing screenings, for voters there’s now also wall-to-wall FYC screenings, tastemaker events, Q&As and cocktails. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 Some of the recipes are drawn from her Jewish heritage too, like the Curried Sweet Potato Latkes with seriously crispy and lacy edges and plenty of apple butter served alongside. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alongside

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside

Preposition

The effort is meant to bring new jobs and millions of dollars to the state as the GOP seeks to keep control of both chambers in the midterm elections next month.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
If Sherrod Brown wins his Senate race, Ohio’s delegation will be the most awkward in the chamber next Congress.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of next

Preposition

Orantes also expressed frustration with the handling of her father’s arrest — to which federal authorities had clearly alerted some media, who were brought along for the raid.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Full service was being restored at the end of last week, but Zelenskyy said Monday that the restrictions are still slowing Ukraine's drones along the front.

— SAMYA KULLAB, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of along

Adverb

Reaching 40,000 would mean growing that number roughly eighty-fold in about six years.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Take the quiz here â¦ LISTEN Tune in as Florida's race for governor heats up, with rising living costs, property taxes, insurance rates, and campaign debates taking center stage.

— , FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 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

What Bono didn’t say is how many cheap seats near the stage U2 actually offers.

— James LaForge, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
The truck drives south, then west on Highway 46 through fields of almond trees and roses, before disappearing into an industrial zone near the farming center of Wasco.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of near

Adverb

The Orionids bring streaking fireballs Orionid meteors are known to fly by at high speeds, streaking through Earth’s atmosphere at 41 miles per second (66 kilometers per second).

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
If the bag resurgence is anything to go by, the first signs of success will be on TikTok, and then the P&L sheet.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of by

Preposition

The association with the Human Rights Campaign could create more confusion about Talarico’s stance on the medical issue, as his position has come into question through his inconsistent comments.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
Companies on the list averaged annual shareholder returns of 49% over the three years through June 2026—check out the rest of the list here.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of on

Preposition

The Philly shoegaze band calls on friends from across genres for a wide-spanning compilation that’s equal parts label sampler, B-sides showcase, and assembly of rising stars.

— Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
Decodo, a web data company, tracked price changes in 2025 across products ranging from electronics to clothing and home improvement supplies.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of across

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