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
Michael Nied, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Focus on the Arts 2025 was a consecutive multi-day festival starting on April 1 that allowed students to work beside and learn from professional artists across multiple disciplines.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Toyosi Adeneye, 30, pictured in a coma and beside her husband after waking up.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
Suarez appeared beside in him a photo from the exciting event.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Focus on the Arts 2025 was a consecutive multi-day festival starting on April 1 that allowed students to work beside and learn from professional artists across multiple disciplines.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Jack was pictured wearing a black onesie and standing up, leaning beside the bed.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Toyosi Adeneye, 30, pictured in a coma and beside her husband after waking up.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 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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Surfers often head to Bonsteel Park, which has a wooden walkway leading to the sand and hiking trails nearby or the beach at Sebastian Inlet State Park.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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From his Mercedes Benz, parked nearby, Martin spotted Davis and motioned him over, Davis wrote in his book.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The ‘velvet’ – the soft skin that covered them during their growth – has rubbed off, exposing the bone beneath.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Fans of the attraction will spot a familiar sight—a pirate’s foot dangling from a hammock in the rafters, a nod to the beloved bridge-dwelling pirate that guests sail beneath on the ride.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 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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According to the declaration, the fire originated underneath and to the left of Harris, who was unconscious and sitting in a folding plastic lawn chair with metal supports.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The big colt was runner-up to Skippylongstocking in the G2 Gold Cup at Santa Anita and could factor underneath at a price.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The lens uses a high-response linear actuator (HLA) system that snaps focus from near to distant targets in an instant.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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There will be some disappointment that a deal for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi couldn’t be finalised, as his arrival would have capped off a near-perfect transfer window.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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