1
as in beside
in addition to
besides me, there are five people working on this project
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2
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.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 15 May 2020
Desiree Mathurin
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Talking about her films didn’t make sense, because everybody knows them and besides, there is little drama in them.
—Álex Ander, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 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.
—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.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 15 May 2020
Adverb
The speed limit is 45 mph, 35 mph near the school, and there are no crosswalks besides at major intersections.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Talking about her films didn’t make sense, because everybody knows them and besides, there is little drama in them.
—Álex Ander, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for besides
Preposition
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Copies of the Quran were carefully set aside, placed beside a Bible and a picture of the Virgin Mary.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Even standard rooms come with separate soaking tubs and rain showers, plus enough counter space to fully unpack toiletries without balancing things precariously beside the sink.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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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Slater missed and Alexander hit another Lumbar Check, and then again.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Yes, Arrowhead Stadium will be a friendlier environment then, but those two opponents aren’t exactly slouches either.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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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For Roki Sasaki and the Los Angeles Dodgers, process and progression have been the priority this season — even when results didn’t show much of either.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Ball's problems with the dress didn't start at the reception, either.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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If Richard Gadd’s show is among the limited series nominees, Jamie Bell will also land an acting nom.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Among Miamians, the hotel is best known for its extravagant Sunday Brunch; all tables become immediately filled with a combination of local residents and hotel guests, a natural overlap felt throughout the property, which is also home to the Four Seasons Residences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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Another, more pointed example is Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Their sleek design would go well with everything from jeans and a lightweight button-up shirt, à la the Duchess, to a blazer and slacks for more formal occasions.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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“Besides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/besides. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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