1
as in besides
in addition to
I'll need one more helper beside all of you
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2
as in except
not including
I need four books beside this one
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Recent Examples of beside
María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
An empty popcorn bag still sat on the teen's bed beside an Uncrustable PB&J wrapper.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Finding a seat means, quickly, eyeing your compatriots, and choosing who to dine beside.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
Smug, perhaps unaware that right beside her is the largest precipice of her brief life.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
An empty popcorn bag still sat on the teen's bed beside an Uncrustable PB&J wrapper.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Paul is one of the most caring, strong people to work beside.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Finding a seat means, quickly, eyeing your compatriots, and choosing who to dine beside.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beside
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Adverb
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Tellman said the couple heard the gunshots coming from nearby and took cover in the grass near the creek.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Toussaint, the alumna who lives nearby, understands the dangers of crossing, even with the pedestrian signal.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.—
Robert Klemko,
Washington Post,
30 May 2020
Adverb
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Eggs may be dyed one color, with designs created by scratching the egg with a sharp tool to reveal the white eggshell beneath.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The section beneath should open with the answer itself, and a concise explanation should follow.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
Ascend Agency,
20 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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While his ball production totaled just two interceptions during his career, his ability to play as a rangy deep safety forced opposing quarterbacks to keep things underneath with his top-end services looming downfield.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Covering the cardboard or newspaper with a layer of wood chips or mulch also keeps your garden looking tidy while the weed-blocking material does its work underneath.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Maher was questioning Slotkin on Senate Democrats’ near-unanimous opposition to the war in Iran.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Eight of these matches are coming to Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and for one month this summer, Atlanta will become one big fanfest as soccer aficionados from near and far come to celebrate and watch the tournament.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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