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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
Matt Gelb, New York Times, 9 July 2025
In one shot, five pacers form a half-diamond in front, beside, and behind the central runner.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Erika Kirk also explained why a small stuffed puppet was sitting beside Kirk’s empty microphone.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
Robert, the rookie, crouched beside and patted Romano on the back.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 9 July 2025
In one shot, five pacers form a half-diamond in front, beside, and behind the central runner.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
Adverb
Van Dyke, dressed in a white collared shirt and black athletic pants, rested one hand on his cane as Springfield knelt beside him.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Erika Kirk also explained why a small stuffed puppet was sitting beside Kirk’s empty microphone.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 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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Despite the litter washing up onto the beaches nearby, the lagoon itself appeared to be clinging on and the wildlife was flourishing.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes there is no other hospital nearby.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This is not the same as deck height, which measures how far the roadway sits above the ground or water beneath.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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The light in the eyes became a glitter; the wide and beautiful brow began to suggest the skull beneath.—
Garth Greenwell,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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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Put foil or a baking sheet underneath to catch drips.—
Julie Harans,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
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The look Sweeney took inspiration from was first worn on the runway ensconced in a gargantuan, white faux fur coat, before the model stripped it off to reveal the silver showstopper underneath.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In this test, the robot released its cargo precisely by responding to a brief pulse of near-infrared light.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Buckeyes’ running game isn’t anywhere near as good as last year’s, but their passing attack looks improved.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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