at

preposition

Definition of atnext
as in along

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Recent Examples of at Burna Boy and Shakira performed their World Cup song during this year’s Opening Ceremony at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11, as the headline performers. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 In Iranshahr, authorities said a strike killed a firefighter at an airport. — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Police said the pedestrian died from their injuries at the scene. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Curious passersby stopped throughout the day, gazing up at what used to be the Pfizer headquarters building. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at
Recent Examples of Synonyms for at
  1. along
  2. across
  3. beside
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  • Jordan Harbst was riding his scooter along the Greenbelt when 41-year-old Ross Wardlaw allegedly stepped into his path and stabbed him to death, according to previous Statesman reporting.
    — Carolyn Komatsoulis Updated July 13, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
  • Ukrainian troops will march along the cobblestoned avenue, and Ukrainian co-pilots trained in France will fly two Mirage 2000B fighter jets alongside French air force pilots.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of along
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  • That idea became the first YMCA youth soccer league in the country and, according to the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, a launching pad for the sport’s rise across the United States.
    — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • Flies, those mechanical vectors of disease, may also be worse this year because of weather patterns across much of the US.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of across
Preposition
  • Before the incident, he was seen on video standing beside his grandchild, about 100 yards or so from where the bison was initially lying on the ground, snapping pictures with his phone.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Spirit Ridge, with its views overlooking Osoyoos Lake, is an ideal spot to overnight and puts you right beside Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre and Nk’Mip Cellars.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Definition of beside

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