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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
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
And alongside Strong, who is actually billed third among the cast list, Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, and Bill Burr will all star.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2025
Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Ankle sprains occur when one or more ligaments—the bands of tough connective tissue that run alongside and on top of the ankle joint—stretch and tear.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
The organization said that, if deployed responsibly alongside policy, AI could lead to a 34 to 37 percent increase in global trade and a 12 to 13-percent increase in global GDP.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
And alongside Strong, who is actually billed third among the cast list, Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, and Bill Burr will all star.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2025
Preposition
Be sure to get a bowl of green chili grits to go alongside.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Ankle sprains occur when one or more ligaments—the bands of tough connective tissue that run alongside and on top of the ankle joint—stretch and tear.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Adverb
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As the high school football season keeps rolling along, so do the undefeated Bishop’s School Knights, who stretched their season-opening winning streak to four this week.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The shop chugged along through the 1980s as management passed from founder Roy Kepler to his son, Clark, but by 2005, the business landscape for bookstores and booksellers had changed and deteriorated.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Its 2026 slate includes Young Washington, a George Washington origin story timed to hit theaters next summer during America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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Republican and Democratic delegate precincts will select their party's nominee for secretary of state at nominating conventions next year, rather than nominees being decided through a statewide primary.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Evans said building a new parking garage near downtown would cost over $20 million, and that space is limited in the area for new lots or parking structures.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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The church building, circled by a parking lot and a large lawn, is near residential areas and a Jehovah’s Witness church.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The moment Princely Umanmielen was introduced to Carolina Panthers fans — as in, truly introduced — didn’t arrive when he was drafted, or during rookie minicamp, or at any of those other offseason workouts.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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So, that was a good learning experience and a humbling experience of being on the outside and trying to weasel my way in.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
25 Sep. 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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Five missiles and 31 drones impacted across 16 locations, the force said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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The group held its annual voting meeting to select and announce grant recipients supporting programs and initiatives across Arkansas.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In the meantime, the city isn’t waiting idly by, said Huber, the economic development director.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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That's when a third unidentified man drove by and shot at the second shooter, adding him to the tally of people injured in the mass shooting.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Tran took a handoff on the next play and, after spinning out of a tackle, sprinted into the end zone.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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A day after clinching the division title, the Dodgers did not take batting practice on the field but Muncy took ground balls at third base for quite awhile and seemed to be moving freely.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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