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
Liam Tharme, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Desler moved to stand beside the Emperor’s throne and stayed there, hands clasped behind her back.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Robert, the rookie, crouched beside and patted Romano on the back.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Preposition
Ferdi Kadioglu is first-choice at left-back, and Brighton spent the first half trying to work rotations — Ayari was dropping between or beside the centre-backs to let Kadioglu push on, which facilitated left-winger Diego Gomez to move centrally and become an extra midfielder.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Desler moved to stand beside the Emperor’s throne and stayed there, hands clasped behind her back.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
Stop trying to attract anyone at all; instead, focus on becoming someone trustworthy to walk beside.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Robert, the rookie, crouched beside and patted Romano on the back.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 9 July 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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People who lived there were very concerned that the new highway infrastructure would increase traffic and pollution nearby.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, there’s a pollinator garden at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, but travelers can also try to spot monarchs in the wild nearby.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 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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The move brings the digital giants under a regulatory umbrella that broadcasters have operated beneath for decades — and signals the biggest screen-policy reset since the Producer Offset.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Its quality isn't the horror itself but the ghoulish environment and subtle danger that lies beneath, being a whodunit occult film that never lets up, keeping us guessing on the true nature of the terrors up until the bitter end.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Bodysuits, oversize blazers worn as dresses, and sheer fabrics that reveal the lingerie underneath are all common sights.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
5 Nov. 2025
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Directly underneath lies an open-air beach club with fold-down platforms that open to create roughly 645 square feet of space suspended above the water.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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This attack is the latest in a surge of settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, which have been taking place on a near-daily basis since mid-October.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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On an all-athlete edition of the series, the fan-favorite Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon turned out near-perfect scores weekly with partner Jenna throughout season 26.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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