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
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The Atlanta rap group shared a video on Instagram showing members demonstrating the dance made famous by their 2005 hit while standing beside a whale at SeaWorld San Diego.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
23 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
Harris looks to have nabbed the open starting job beside Deablo.
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Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The Atlanta rap group shared a video on Instagram showing members demonstrating the dance made famous by their 2005 hit while standing beside a whale at SeaWorld San Diego.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
23 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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The Smoking River Brewing Company nearby is your best option for post-hike fuel, with brick oven pizza, beer, live music, and bingo.
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Two people nearby helped her out, lending her a charger and a powerbank.
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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Tilling soil at the same depth every year can cause the soil beneath to become compacted.
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The result is a 4,500-sq-ft (418-sq-m) dwelling that appears to float above the landscape, allowing the terrain and water to flow uninterrupted beneath.
Adverb
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New coating method could protect ultra-thin transistor materials Achieving clean removal of the top sulfur layer without harming the layers underneath remains a major manufacturing challenge due to the narrow process window.
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There’s something about it that feels like overly idyllic, and there’s an undercurrent of tension and danger underneath.
Adverb
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.
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As a result, economists and business analysts will continue monitoring spending patterns as the tournament progresses and the July 19 final draws nearer.
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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