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
ABC News, 20 May 2026
Hernandez waited on the ground, before the PA announcer called the athlete's name, and Hernandez stepped up to stand beside Mureika.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 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
Seating beside one of the six cranes remaining at the Terminal 1 entrance, 28-year-old engineer Luis Ibarra says he isn’t bothered by the renovations.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Hernandez waited on the ground, before the PA announcer called the athlete's name, and Hernandez stepped up to stand beside Mureika.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 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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Old bicycles and other items are seen along the parkway nearby.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Residents were urged to use caution when walking, biking or recreating nearby, particularly during the early morning and evening hours when mountain lions are most active.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 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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Cutting the grass too close removes a lot of green and exposes the brown thatch beneath.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Sheer Maxi Dress Consider this Chanel dress, embroidered with floral appliqués that distract the eye from the body beneath, as proof that nearly sheer dresses needn’t amount to impropriety.—
Chloé Versabeau,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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There’s a version of long-term partnership that functions beautifully and feels, underneath, a little flat.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The melody goes one, two, three, and the chords follow underneath.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Iran’s threats on ships in the Persian Gulf have brought exports from the oil-rich region to a near-standstill, sending energy prices soaring and giving Tehran significant leverage in talks with the US.—
Skylar Woodhouse,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Powell quickly convened his central bank colleagues for two rare emergency meetings in March 2020 to slash interest rates to near-zero and inject liquidity into the financial system through a lending program.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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