at

preposition

Definition of atnext
as in along

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Recent Examples of at Dry, who coached at TCU from 1977 to ‘82, died on Wednesday in Fort Worth. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2026 Secondary-market ticket prices for Sunday’s game have more than doubled at Vivid Seats since news broke of the trade and Mendoza’s elevation. — Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026 Such losses would result in the fewest Republicans in both state bodies since the 1875-76 session, according to Alex Vassar, communications manager at the California State Library. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026 From Barry University to Building Bridges Tavarez and Tejada’s partnership began at Barry University, where both men laid the foundation for careers that would span prominent financial institutions. — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 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
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  • 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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