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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
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
The band has played alongside iconic metal bands like Metallica, Anthrax and Slayer.
Like putting your favorite anime shows in an industrial-size shredder, BABYMETAL tends to put out a high-energy performance fit for a mosh pit and a singalong.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Everton are in the process of hiring James Smith from Manchester City in a recruitment position, while Cox is a leading contender to slot in alongside in a technical and football operations capacity.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Adverb
Kai has committed to play at the University of Miami, while Charlie has played alongside his father at tournaments.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
The band has played alongside iconic metal bands like Metallica, Anthrax and Slayer.
Like putting your favorite anime shows in an industrial-size shredder, BABYMETAL tends to put out a high-energy performance fit for a mosh pit and a singalong.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Preposition
Where algorithms work on rails, AI agents respond to prompts, take initiative, interface APIs, make judgment calls, and increasingly, work alongside or instead of human teams just like a human colleague would.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Everton are in the process of hiring James Smith from Manchester City in a recruitment position, while Cox is a leading contender to slot in alongside in a technical and football operations capacity.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Adverb
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Chesky went back to texting, and Barber moved along—to an Isabel Marant store on Broome and then to a former Isaac Mizrahi warehouse at 102 Wooster.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Peristalsis is the involuntary contractions that the muscles of your intestines make to move food and other stuff along.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Preposition
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Other health insurers, such as CVS Health's Aetna, are pulling out of the marketplace next year.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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In the letter, which was first reported by The Athletic, the groups cited President Trump's executive order banning visitors from 12 countries as well as the ongoing raids by ICE in communities across the country, some of which are slated to host World Cup matches next summer.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
Preposition
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Once again, a smiling Rodón showed his love for Judge, waiting for the right fielder near the Yankees dugout after recording his last out of the evening.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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The Big Idaho Potato Hotel, located near Boise, Idaho, lets guests stay inside a six-ton potato-turned-Airbnb. Originally built to celebrate the Idaho Potato Commission, the spud traveled the country for seven years before it was converted into a unique tiny home.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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At the entrance to the members’ pavilion, two men in cream blazers mind the door and ask for everyone’s pass to be shown on the way in.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Senior Caleb Flagg, who transferred in from Houston Christian, offers depth at corner, while freshmen C.J. Bass (St. Louis) and Cameron Keys (Florida) may factor in later depending on health and development.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
Preposition
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How To Solve Today’s Wordle The Hint: Bring upon oneself, such as the wrath of an angry god.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Lugo's fate could be sealed in a few weeks if the Royals fail to get the ship back on course, and the Cubs should be at the top of the list to call upon leading up to the deadline.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Preposition
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Wednesday's incident came amid a 700% increase in assaults against immigration and other federal agents carrying out operations across the country.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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Unveiled during a late-night livestream, Musk claimed the new chatbot outperforms most graduate students across disciplines and now supports improved voice interactions.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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Thirty minutes later, with Agness, Peterson, and me now back on the court, waiting to interview the players, Smith walked by, then came back toward the court moments later with her cell phone pressed to her ear.—
Christine Brennan,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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People would walk by and yell encouraging, fun things.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
3 July 2025
Preposition
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Manager Craig Counsell believes Hodge will throw while on the IL, likely as soon as this weekend in New York, then begin the ramp-up process.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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The first time the house was shot was on New Year's Eve heading into 2024.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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