as in in
along or close at the side
We waited for the other boat to come alongside.
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Recent Examples of alongside
Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Starring in Karate Kid: Legends alongside Jackie Chan, Wen is most excited for fans to see a fresh new take on the beloved action movie.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 30 May 2025
Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The weak point for Dead Outlaw looks to be over in orchestrations, where Maybe Happy Ending and Buena Vista have a presence alongside Just in Time, Floyd Collins, and Sir ALW, but there was no room for Outlaw’s wild western rock.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 May 2025
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Preposition
Brooklyn nightclub, Paragon, with Kaytranada appearing alongside Skye.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Starring in Karate Kid: Legends alongside Jackie Chan, Wen is most excited for fans to see a fresh new take on the beloved action movie.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 30 May 2025
Adverb
Cooper explains that drinkers need to also take how a dish is prepared, sauced and spiced when picking a wine to sip alongside.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The weak point for Dead Outlaw looks to be over in orchestrations, where Maybe Happy Ending and Buena Vista have a presence alongside Just in Time, Floyd Collins, and Sir ALW, but there was no room for Outlaw’s wild western rock.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Preposition
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Among her upcoming projects is the film Young & Fine, which is slated for release in Japanese theaters next month.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Apple plans to announce a dedicated video game app for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS at WWDC next month, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
Preposition
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State media reported on Friday that the damage to the warship was less than North Korea’s initial estimate, saying there were no holes in the hull, although it was scratched along the starboard side.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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Follow along throughout the game for live updates, news, analysis and commentary.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2025
Adverb
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Back in the visiting clubhouse, Roberts watched the clock tick and tick and tick, eventually to the point where keeping Kershaw in was no longer a viable option.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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That dollar figure could be added back in later in the budget process, but for now it is not guaranteed.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
23 May 2025
Preposition
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Beyond the fact that using AI tools to write is generally frowned upon and considered to be unethical, AI writing has become so ubiquitous that using AI or modeling one’s work off of it is a surefire way to make your materials blend into a sea of other cookie-cutter essays.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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During the hearing over the next two days, attorneys for the brothers are expected to call upon past prosecutors, former inmates and corrections personnel to testify on their rehabilitation efforts.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
Preposition
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On the morning of Sunday, May 25, about 30 minutes before sunrise, a thin, waning crescent and bright Venus will be visible near the eastern horizon, according to EarthSky.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Buckley then fled on foot, but shot himself with a handgun after Malvern police confronted him less than a half-mile to the north near Sand and Mt. Willow roads, the release states.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
Adverb
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The second is a horse racing by with its former rider trailing behind, one foot still in the stirrup.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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An hour before Ocasio-Cortez’s town hall earlier this month, Fox News Digital observed children walking by with their parents as three women stood outside.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
Preposition
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The birds' droppings end up on the ground and windows below, creating an ugly scene for staff, branch patrons and passersby walking in the River Market District.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Qualified withdrawals, including for education expenses or credentials, a down payment on a first home or as capital to start a small business, are taxed at the long-term capital-gains rate.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Preposition
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Filmmakers embedded with the 2023 Thunderbirds team, following them from training in the Nevada desert to shows across the country.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
24 May 2025
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Shearer posted a video of the graduation ceremony to her Instagram Stories of Stella walking across the stage to receive her certificate of middle school completion.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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