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
Matt Gelb, New York Times, 9 July 2025
In one shot, five pacers form a half-diamond in front, beside, and behind the central runner.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Besides its many uses in cooking, a lavender plant adds fragrance and color wherever it's planted—along a path, beside a patio, or in a pot on your back deck—thanks to a long blooming season.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
Robert, the rookie, crouched beside and patted Romano on the back.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 9 July 2025
In one shot, five pacers form a half-diamond in front, beside, and behind the central runner.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
Adverb
The musician could be seen sitting right next to the runway beside Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg, Gayle King and other celebrities.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Besides its many uses in cooking, a lavender plant adds fragrance and color wherever it's planted—along a path, beside a patio, or in a pot on your back deck—thanks to a long blooming season.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 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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At the plaza, Seth Teasdale was nearby as Kirk flung some caps into the crowd, then settled into his seat under the canopy to take questions.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Staying nearby in the town of Jackson is a great option—especially at hotels that offer park tours and transportation.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Mock says the ingredients in these (nearly) do-it-all formulas might prove too harsh, compromising the sealant and damaging or discoloring the stone beneath.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Another hand, from a world outside the picture, rips this scene as if its reality were made of paper, revealing blank whiteness beneath.—
Andrew Berardini,
Artforum,
1 Sep. 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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Once that happens, salt can deteriorate the paint on top and car parts underneath.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Like Warren, Fannin was able to find the openings underneath to give Joe Flacco a place to put the ball when needed.—
Mike Straw,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The velvety-soft powder features mica and silica to give it a silky, soft-focus finish, so streaks and splotches are near impossible.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Taken together, these videos offer a snapshot of a population that regards their olfactory existence with near-cosmic horror.—
Franklin Schneider,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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