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
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
29 June 2026
And there’d be a pig like me, who’d knelt beside Ted and applied the tourniquet just as he’d been trained to do.
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Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Finding a seat means, quickly, eyeing your compatriots, and choosing who to dine beside.
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Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
Shakira performed at the finals way back in 2006, performed at the 2026 opening game, and will entertain half the world at the finals in a few weeks beside Madonna and BTS.
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Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
29 June 2026
And there’d be a pig like me, who’d knelt beside Ted and applied the tourniquet just as he’d been trained to do.
—
Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
Adverb
Paul is one of the most caring, strong people to work beside.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Adverb
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Another climber, who was not part of the woman's party, happened to be nearby and was able to help the woman, remaining with her group until responders arrived, per the Forest Service.
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After reviewing the security footage, McCurnin noticed the suspect appeared to be traveling on an electric scooter and believed the person likely lived nearby.
Preposition
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.
Adverb
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The chips beneath were noticeably thin, delicate but sturdy enough to retain their crunch.
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Today, two of the four interpretive signs on the site, the only indication of what lies beneath, are faded to illegibility.
Adverb
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Many caftans come in dainty, transparent styles, so coordinate your sheer number with the pieces underneath—whether that's your swimwear or basics from your everyday closet is your choice.
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The case for a full-time chair rested on the size of the team underneath.
Adverb
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Place the planked salmon near — not directly over — the oak coals.
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An ideal itinerary includes hiking the Tramuntana, an afternoon swim in a near-empty cove, then a slow evening stroll through Deià before dinner.
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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