at

preposition

Definition of atnext
as in along

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Recent Examples of at Royal romance will be in the air at MIPCOM, with Queen Silvia set for a world premiere screening in Cannes’ Grand Auditorium. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 Baudry was most recently global brand president of Shu Uemura at L’Oréal Luxe. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 True crime stories also happen to be a particular forte for the creative team, stressed François Aramburu, co-producer at Fontaram Productions. — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 Just before moving to 150 Charles, Peter and Erica had been involved in an eviction case right around the corner at 166 Perry Street, which lasted more than a year and a half. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at
Recent Examples of Synonyms for at
  1. along
  2. across
  3. beside
Preposition
  • Tote along a cooler or a field chair from the hotel’s Yeti Gear Garage, or borrow a Yeti dog bowl for your room, all of which are pet-friendly.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • There, a short walk along the waterfront can take you from the Belém Tower to the Monument of Discoveries, and the luscious Vasco da Gama garden.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of along
Preposition
  • As part of orchestrating this project, Simon was also involved in securing visas for the various international performers, encountering in the process the uneven access to travel for cultural workers across classes, nationalities, and milieus.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Despite increasingly critical media coverage of AI and the spread of data centers across the US, one news network has been painting a more positive picture.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of across
Preposition
  • Brand, who is on bail, left the court building beside the River Thames holding hands with his wife, Laura Gallacher.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The bootblack squats beside a chest containing the tools of his trade.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of beside

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“At.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/at. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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