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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
The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Though fire consumed the fourth-century original in 1823, the basilica was immediately — and faithfully — reconstructed on its original footprint beside via Ostiense (a half-hour bus ride south of the center).
—David Laskin, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 20 June 2025
Guests are encouraged to bring their finest flags, their loudest slogans, and their deepest devotion — because nothing says freedom like a pageant of patriots posing beside an Abrams tank.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Preposition
Though fire consumed the fourth century original in 1823, the basilica was immediately — and faithfully — reconstructed on its original footprint beside via Ostiense (a half-hour bus ride south of the center).
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Though fire consumed the fourth-century original in 1823, the basilica was immediately — and faithfully — reconstructed on its original footprint beside via Ostiense (a half-hour bus ride south of the center).
—David Laskin, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Police pulled up beside the motorcycle at a red light and told the rider to pull over.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 20 June 2025
Guests are encouraged to bring their finest flags, their loudest slogans, and their deepest devotion — because nothing says freedom like a pageant of patriots posing beside an Abrams tank.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 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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In the coming months, the real test will be whether OpenAI for Government can deliver measurable benefits at the DoD without tripping the ethical landmines that lie beneath.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Even when Diane gets moody there’s a niceness beneath.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 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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Sadly, yes, but not before the paparazzi caught the full kit, crimson top, crimson bottoms, and the silver neck chain underneath.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Our comfortable queen-size bed had ample room underneath to store our empty suitcases.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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With brother Nelson, Louis devised a system whereby special drones with three-dimensional wind sensors can be flown near, or even into, the cones of tornadoes to take such critical measurements low to the ground.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Since then, an $800 million spacecraft specifically designed to fly near and touch an asteroid has been chilling in space.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 June 2025
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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