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
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 19 May 2025
In 2022, the couple is seen painting with their kids and enjoying a quiet moment as Archie and Lilibet share a kiss beside the Christmas tree.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 May 2025
David Laskin, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Just a normal night, losing his virginity to an LBH’s professional girlfriend and jerking off his big brother, followed by waking up naked beside said brother, who is also naked, without a woman in sight.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
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Preposition
In the third period, a Hail Mary emerged in the form of Tavares beside Matthews and Marner.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 19 May 2025
In 2022, the couple is seen painting with their kids and enjoying a quiet moment as Archie and Lilibet share a kiss beside the Christmas tree.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 May 2025
Adverb
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
Just a normal night, losing his virginity to an LBH’s professional girlfriend and jerking off his big brother, followed by waking up naked beside said brother, who is also naked, without a woman in sight.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 23 Mar. 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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The soil includes blue clay with limestone beneath and the vines receive about 12 inches (300 millimeters) of rain a year—a third of what falls on Tuscany, or half what falls on the island of Sicily.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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His trousers, bunched at the groin, invite one to imagine what lies beneath.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 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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Meanwhile Sánchez, Jeff Bezos's fiancé, wore a long white coat with a matching mini skirt underneath.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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While people laugh, there’s a real sadness underneath, too.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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But with darkness near, Joe and I soon decided nothing further could be done until the next day.—
Cyril E. Holland,
Outdoor Life,
8 May 2025
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The rave attracts people from near and far for the massive boating and drinking extravaganza.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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