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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
Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
They’re also slated to co-produce alongside Denise Di Novi, who worked on the original.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 12 May 2025
But keep in mind that Brunson stepped to this next level because of the players who are alongside, such as New York additions of OG Anunoby and then Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
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Preposition
Whatnot said staples such as Louis Vuitton monograms and Chanel flap bags, alongside rarer pieces such as Fendi Baguettes and Hermès Birkins, are all the rage with buyers.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
They’re also slated to co-produce alongside Denise Di Novi, who worked on the original.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
Adverb
Scott Barnhill Bündchen dated (and worked alongside) male model Scott Barnhill in the '90s.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 12 May 2025
But keep in mind that Brunson stepped to this next level because of the players who are alongside, such as New York additions of OG Anunoby and then Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Preposition
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The scenario is an easy one to envision and to book: Goldberg returns toward the end of the match, costs Gunther the bout and the world title, and then, the two stars build toward a retirement match next month.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Candidates running for the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City faced off for the first time on the debate stage Wednesday, just ahead of the start of early voting next week.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
5 June 2025
Preposition
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But the rings and restrooms along the coast are protected under the California Coastal Act, and removing the rings would require a permit from the Coastal Commission itself, the commission says.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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During times of drought, like the one Texas is currently going through, racers will have more rocks to dodge and less current to push them along.—
Morgan O'Hanlon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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De Jong dug his heels in and refused to leave or give up the money he was owed.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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For instance, how do your personal lives and families factor in?—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
Preposition
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All of which meant Anderson tucked and rolled upon hitting the ground — and executed two perfect somersaults that carried her over the finish line.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Written on them is the oath that the researchers took upon becoming civil servants, according to one IFPTE member who asked not to be named.—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
Preposition
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The 24-foot boat had sunk in the Sacramento River three weeks ago, near the Virgin Sturgeon Restaurant & Marina, according to Eric Laughlin, a spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Here’s what could happen next — Holly Ellyatt Global market action overnight Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed and U.S. stock futures were near flat overnight with sentiment dented by U.S. data showing private sector hiring has hit its lowest level in over two years.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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DeWitt has feasted on the goodwill of fans, sliding by on bobbleheads and nostalgia.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 June 2025
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It’s been hard to miss the military tanks rolling by on flatbed trucks around Eckington, Bloomingdale, and Shaw, heading past the city’s convention center to get in position for a pricey parade on Saturday ordered by President Donald Trump.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
11 June 2025
Preposition
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Her guiding principle, the high-low mix, is in full effect: Henry Louis Gates, Jr., on Hillary Clinton; Daphne Merkin on S & M. There are portraits by Annie Leibovitz and a meditation on Princess Diana.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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Hailey was actually based on Haley from One Tree Hill.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
15 June 2025
Preposition
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Five of those countries are on the new list, plus several more countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, as well as Cuba, Haiti and Venezuela.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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Canadian wildfires may be affecting your air Fallout from the over 100 wildfires currently blazing across Canada is again being felt by U.S. states.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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