at

preposition

Definition of atnext
as in along

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Recent Examples of at She was recognized for her humanitarian support, including human rights and charitable activities aimed at helping Ukrainian children, according to the presidential website. — Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026 Where most garage rock is designed to punch you in the gut, Twisted Teens’ songs seep into your bloodstream, tugging at the heartstrings while occasionally inducing hallucinations. — Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026 The earthquake's epicenter was roughly 71 miles west of Petrolia and occurred at a depth of 1 mile. — Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026 Authorities have a pending identification of the suspect and are not releasing it at this time, Losat said. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at
Recent Examples of Synonyms for at
  1. along
  2. across
  3. beside
Preposition
  • After a dark and stormy Halloween night with showers that continued into Sunday, Southern California can expect clear skies this week as well as hotter temperatures, particularly along the beleaguered coastline.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Winter along the California coast means Dungeness crab season.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of along
Preposition
  • These functions are intended to make the technology easier to operate across changing sailing conditions, while reducing the energy required to generate the bubbles.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Leading the team in tackles with seven, Williams’ impact was felt in all four quarters, as his three tackles for loss puts him at 14 for the season, extending his lead across the entire NFL.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of across
Preposition
  • Occupying a calm spot beside the Rutland River, the petroglyph is thought to have been carved about 1,700 years ago by the Arawak people.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • One humanoid robot wearing a bandana collapsed in a heap on the cobbled route before engineers rushed in to repair it, while another tumbled down a flight of stairs and came to rest beside a rubbish bin.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of beside

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“At.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/at. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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