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
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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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
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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
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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Listen to this article The Indiana House passed the Senate Medicaid bill Tuesday, largely along party lines, and the bill will go back to the Senate for final approval because it was amended in the House.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
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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Also in there was a note on the catcher-pitcher rotation that has developed.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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One of the more significant effects Sunday was on Interstate 440 near Jacksonville, Parker said.—
My Ly,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Apple and Google restored the app after the Justice Department signaled a hands-off approach — but if the last year is anything to go by, TikTok’s future in the U.S. is perhaps more political football than anything else.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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If an earlier teaser for the final season is anything to go by, a bloody revolution is finally afoot in Gilead.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for less than an hour.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Lawmakers can typically override a governor’s veto with another vote on the bill if the legislation receives two-thirds support from each chamber, though the Idaho Legislature ended this year’s regular legislative session early this month.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The National Civilian Community Corps deployed adults between the ages of 18 and 26 to work for weeks at a time to serve in communities, working on disaster response, environmental conservation and wildfire prevention across the country.—
Aishvarya Kavi,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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He’s worked in newsrooms all across the country, including overseeing the USA TODAY sports department.—
David Ammenheuser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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