1
as in besides
in addition to
I'll need one more helper beside all of you
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2
as in except
not including
I need four books beside this one
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Recent Examples of beside
Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
During the handover, one militant stood beside a poster of a man standing over coffins wrapped in Israeli flags.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Amanda Fortini, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
In one picture, the actress looks away from the camera outside by a tree, while another snap features Miller standing beside what appears to be an airplane.
—Jillian Pretzel, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2023
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Preposition
After celebrating the big win with more people on the court, Rodriguez then spoke to the camera beside Owen in the Instagram video posted by the university.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
During the handover, one militant stood beside a poster of a man standing over coffins wrapped in Israeli flags.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
On the eighty-ninth floor, the very top of the hotel, attendees sat beside long, curved windows overlooking the Strip, the lights of the city spread out below like a sequinned scarf.
—Amanda Fortini, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
In one picture, the actress looks away from the camera outside by a tree, while another snap features Miller standing beside what appears to be an airplane.
—Jillian Pretzel, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beside
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Adverb
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The waist-length cut of this pullover looks great with everything from leggings to jeans, while a larger fit provides plenty of breathing room (and space for layering beneath).—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, a separate stream beneath appears to move iron from the hot side to the cooler side.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.—
Robert Klemko,
Washington Post,
30 May 2020
Adverb
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Meanwhile, the burgeoning family in the foreground give unmissable thrills throughout the day: Jackie and Shadow making their respective trips in and out of the nest, delivering fish or materials, and the parents’ frequent repositioning offer glimpses of the newborn chicks nestled underneath.—
Anusha Praturu,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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The first notes that jump out on the nose and palate are ripe peach and apricot, with a hint of strawberry just underneath, all of which is rounded out by flavors of tropical fruit, citrus, green apple, and a bit of baking spice.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Spencer Platt | Getty Images An ominous measure that the Federal Reserve considers a near sure-fire recession signal again has reared its head in the bond market.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Hours later, officers discovered the second body in the River Dee in an area of the river near to the Victoria Bridge around 9 p.m. local time.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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