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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
Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Cena then challenged the two heels to a tag team match alongside Cody Rhodes.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
The mate, Sal Carta, stood alongside on a barge handling the ropes while Clemente got a feel for the tides, which can shift up to 2 feet even 50 miles inland.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
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Adverb
But another source of revenue is emerging alongside the imposition and dutiful payment of these tariffs—catching tariff cheaters.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Cena then challenged the two heels to a tag team match alongside Cody Rhodes.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Preposition
Serve family style and pass the tapenade alongside.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
The mate, Sal Carta, stood alongside on a barge handling the ropes while Clemente got a feel for the tides, which can shift up to 2 feet even 50 miles inland.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Adverb
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The entire family, including her husband, his brother, and the brother’s pregnant wife — who is six months along — had all packed into one car for the weekend trip.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Here’s a rundown of the best solid fragrances to touch up your scent on the go without bringing a bottle along.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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If successful, the art district hopes to expand the program to additional sites next year.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
6 Aug. 2025
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The region is home territory for U.S. Rep. James Comer, a Tompkinsville native and powerful Republican congressional representative who's running for reelection next year.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
5 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Lower, near the handle, was the ink from the MLB logo transferred from the ball to the bat on his bloop double.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Hurricane Andrew, another powerful Cat 5 storm with maximum winds of 175 mph, made landfall near Homestead on Aug. 24, 1992.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Prosecutors said at the outset of the case that on Jan. 4, 2023, Bergstrom had bashed Nieto’s head in during a disagreement on Park Street in Hayward, then followed him, engaged in a second physical struggle and shot him in the head.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, the horror movie was primarily shot in and around Atlanta Production for the film happened at a local elementary school and in different neighborhoods, and at gas stations As the story of Weapons unfolds, the town and neighborhood start feeling like an important character.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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The University of Miami on Friday filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought upon by the University of Wisconsin and its name, image and likeness collective two months ago that alleged UM had tampered with one of its former players.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Aug. 2025
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But when they’re separated during a trip to Scotland by a bizarre twist of fate, each must call upon every ounce of strength and courage to find their way back together again.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Nelson’s announcement follows the formation of five faculty advisory committees in June tasked with identifying cost-cutting measures across the division.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Kaytranada hits the road with Justice on a co-headlining tour across North America this fall.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Rushing mountain streams, historic log cabins, and dazzling color in the fall are all part of the scenery rushing by.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Blink and nearly eighteen years flew right by, and two Hall of Fame careers unspooled behind your hooded eyes.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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In the midst of a nearly 500-year-old historic center and on the foundations of what was once Cartagena's first city block, Casa Carolina is a new luxury boutique hotel that brings together every thread of the city's soul.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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James Lusk, 26, was riding a motorcycle on the 500 block of Broadway when he was involved in a crash with another vehicle, according to the news release.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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