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
Leonard David, Scientific American, 21 May 2020
Kassanoff said accurate recovery numbers, besides being reassuring, could help health experts model the curve of the pandemic more accurately.
—Dallas News, 19 May 2020
Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
To discuss how the game might play out, the state of play at both clubs and much more besides, The Athletic gathered United writer Carl Anka and City writer Sam Lee.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
This directive raises a question: What, besides basic infrastructure to support astronauts, could be worth protecting on the moon?
—Leonard David, Scientific American, 21 May 2020
Kassanoff said accurate recovery numbers, besides being reassuring, could help health experts model the curve of the pandemic more accurately.
—Dallas News, 19 May 2020
Adverb
Joel and Ellie have their moments this season, but fans will have to wait for them, and pay a hefty emotional toll besides.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
To discuss how the game might play out, the state of play at both clubs and much more besides, The Athletic gathered United writer Carl Anka and City writer Sam Lee.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for besides
Preposition
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And the two young men who were lying beside me, deep underground, who are still there.—
Tal Shoham,
Time,
9 May 2025
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For a larger living room, a rectangular table beside a sofa balances the scale and provides ample space for a lamp, decor, and everyday necessities.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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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Ultimately, the students do see their Deaf president in I. King Jordan, then a dean.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Furcal then threw a larger rock at the truck driver, police said.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Gauff hasn’t exactly hit the ground running either, having only reached two quarter-finals in 2025.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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And the bets weren't just about papal elections, either.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 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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While Autism brings real challenges, Dr. Vargas also points to the unique strengths often found in those with Autism, particularly in a modern economy driven by focus, systems thinking, and deep expertise.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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On top of his new album, The Weeknd is also in the midst of his After Hours til Dawn 2025 Tour, which kicked off in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 9.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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That was true even though Cena’s opponent was Orton, who’s now more beloved than ever before and continues to perform at an incredibly high level.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Prepare Food and Beverages A light selection of snacks and beverages makes any gathering feel more welcoming and relaxed.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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“Besides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/besides. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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