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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
Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 July 2025
The fandom really began picking up in 2013 alongside the Kentucky bourbon boom, Higgins explained.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2025
New Atlas, 29 June 2025
We’ve been asked to look beyond those tempting bites of island comfort and pay attention to what can be created under the realm of fine-dining; to see how Caribbean flavors fare on a grander stage; to not set the cuisine apart but alongside.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Adverb
What an honor to be nominated alongside such incredible women.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 July 2025
The fandom really began picking up in 2013 alongside the Kentucky bourbon boom, Higgins explained.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2025
Preposition
With problems of antimicrobial resistance, the golden syrup has the potential to be used alongside or in place of existing antibiotics.
—New Atlas, 29 June 2025
We’ve been asked to look beyond those tempting bites of island comfort and pay attention to what can be created under the realm of fine-dining; to see how Caribbean flavors fare on a grander stage; to not set the cuisine apart but alongside.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Adverb
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The morning storms will likely move along and south of I-88, and the afternoon ones are favored south of I-80.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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The car inches along, slowly filling the air with the hope of a different future, carried on tiny — albeit annoying — wings.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
26 July 2025
Preposition
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There are four City Council elections next year, and, as God made green apples, the voters will make the same mistake again and again.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Crew was only two to make room for Boeing Starliner CFT crew astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on the return flight next February.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
Preposition
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The high on Thursday, July 24, will be near 94 degrees, with the heat index reaching 100.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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In March 2024, Russian reconnaissance units attempted a crossing near the Antonivskyi Bridge but were driven back under fire mid-river.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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As the guests walked in, Hasmik would scream with joy and call Tony to come say hello.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Merino Tech Base Layer Set Merino wool is arguably one of the best materials to hike in, and a gorilla trek is no exception.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
23 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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The lawsuit included photos of Kenyon with severe burn scars across his arms, legs and chest.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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Recent data up to July 19 shows a drop in both violent and property crime across Downtown and Over-the-Rhine, where police have focused efforts on countering a triple-digit increase compared with this time this year.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Even the Iran strikes were one of those news stories that seemed to flash by.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 July 2025
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But the members of the organization — currently numbering around 11,000 and based in more than 80 countries around the world — are led by an unpaid president chosen from amongst, and by, the governors on its 55-person board, who are themselves Academy members elected by their peers.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
Preposition
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The young woman is played by Cousins' real-life wife, Lindsay Cousins, and much of the video was shot in their home on Hikes Lane.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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However, the chances of rain and thunderstorms return on Friday and persist until Sunday.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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