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along or close at the side
We waited for the other boat to come alongside.
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Recent Examples of alongside
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Yearwood previously joined the ACL Hall of Fame in 2023 alongside John Prine.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Olivia Antigua, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
His wife, Kori, walked alongside, pushing their infant son Kalib, in a baby stroller.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
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Preposition
That’s because materials like steel and aluminum—alongside several other product categories—will face up to an additional 25-percent levy, on top of the 145-percent duty.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Yearwood previously joined the ACL Hall of Fame in 2023 alongside John Prine.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Society has to encourage learning alongside and after formal education, de-emphasize risks of embarrassment, and celebrate the joy that comes with being seen and understood.
—Olivia Antigua, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
His wife, Kori, walked alongside, pushing their infant son Kalib, in a baby stroller.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Preposition
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a challenge to longtime GOP Senator John Cornyn in what is poised to become a tense Republican primary race next year.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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That is more likely to be a fine than a sporting penalty, allowing Chelsea to embark on a new European adventure next season.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Fort Worth decided April 8 to contribute $200,000 toward the construction of a Vietnam War memorial along Camp Bowie Boulevard.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Use it for pest control by adding a ring of biodegradable litter along the topsoil of outdoor plants to keep slugs, snails, and pests away.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In addition, anime in and of itself is a very broad catch all term that could mean a plethora of different genres to an animation veteran.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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When waves wash in, the water flows out through the channels in strong currents that can surprise swimmers and waders and swiftly carry them away from the beach.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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There were even rumors that sneezing in McMahon's presence was frowned upon, as it was perceived as a sign of weakness.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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For a wildly imaginative world-building project, the film is mostly ghastly to look at, all flat green-screen and blocky sets for the cast to scramble upon.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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While some teams are hoping for a strong close to the season in an attempt to climb the standings, others are quietly hoping to remain near the bottom of the standings to maintain better draft lottery positioning.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Violent assaults in France ranked near the middle of the OECD list with 310 cases per 100,000 in the population.—
Simon Constable,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The large pool has river views and is ideal for watching life on the river float by.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Grab a spot on the front porch and watch boats float by on the river.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The Cubs took the lead in the fifth on Justin Turner’s two-out, pinch-hit, infield single with the bases loaded.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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This episode of In Depth With Graham Bensinger will also debut in broadcast syndication across the U.S. this weekend.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Last month, however, it was announced that Forever 21 would permanently shut down its stores across the U.S. after filing for bankruptcy for the second time.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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