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as in beside
in addition to
besides me, there are five people working on this project
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as in except
not including
the book is 800 pages long besides the bibliography
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as in then
in addition to what has been said
"Besides," Dan exclaimed, "Who are you to tell me what to do?"
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Recent Examples of besides
Catherine Newman,
New York Times,
15 May 2020
Throughout her essay collection, besides sharing these micro-examples of her interior life, Chew-Bose reflects broadly on her coming of age as a first-generation Canadian woman with Indian parents.
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The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2020
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Still, GLP-1s may not be appropriate for everyone with knee pain, and besides, these drugs can cause side effects and be difficult to access, says Karri.
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Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 June 2026
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Preposition
Plus, besides setting stuff on fire, a campfire is also good for warmth, atmosphere, cooking and keeping the bugs at bay.
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Catherine Newman,
New York Times,
15 May 2020
Throughout her essay collection, besides sharing these micro-examples of her interior life, Chew-Bose reflects broadly on her coming of age as a first-generation Canadian woman with Indian parents.
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The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2020
Adverb
Been there, done that — and, besides, the club has fallen too far behind PSV.
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Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Still, GLP-1s may not be appropriate for everyone with knee pain, and besides, these drugs can cause side effects and be difficult to access, says Karri.
—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for besides
Preposition
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Recently, a giant egg appeared in a nest atop the pillar beside Pinky’s.
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The seat next to the boss, the chair closest to the screen, the place beside the most senior person at dinner, the desk near the leadership office, the video tile that appears beside the executive on a call.
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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.
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The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department advised anyone bitten or scratched by a bat or other wild animal to promptly clean the wound with soap and water, then contact a physician or go to the emergency room.
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Prior to the trial beginning, the judge agreed that questions about Brown’s felony conviction for his 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna would be barred from testimony.
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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.
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Taking the hassle out of feeding your family doesn't have to break the bank, either.
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Spain just had two great chances but failed to come through on either.
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McIlroy was even seen stepping back from the ball to quip back at one of the hecklers, while others, including his friend Shane Lowry, were also quick to respond.
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The lightweight, toner-meets-serum formula also layers in niacinamide and adenosine for anyone chasing a bouncy, healthy glow.
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While Americans prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, historians say one of the most overlooked chapters of the Revolutionary War is Florida's role, or more accurately, its decision not to join the fight for independence.
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One year later, California’s budget is in a more stable position compared to 2025, largely due to an unexpected surge in tax revenue from the technology sector.
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“Besides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/besides. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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