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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
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2025
Decades later, still enamored with Western iconography and cowboy culture, the artistic director of Pucci returned to the Texan capital—this time to host a spirited takeover of the historic Austin Motel alongside Mytheresa.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Katie Bain, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
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
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Preposition
Cooper’s Oscar-winning performance, which doubled as an indictment of the Hollywood blacklist, stands alongside more contemporary action stars as a truly electrifying big-screen achievement.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2025
Decades later, still enamored with Western iconography and cowboy culture, the artistic director of Pucci returned to the Texan capital—this time to host a spirited takeover of the historic Austin Motel alongside Mytheresa.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
For weekend one, The Martinez Brothers will play b2b with Loco Dice on Friday, April 11; Barry Can’t Swim will play alongside 2ManyDJs and salute on Saturday, April 12; and Tiësto will play the stage on Sunday, April 13.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Preposition
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Jenner & Block is expected to bring similar arguments next week.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Defaulted loans will be sent for collections next month.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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His roots along the coastline sparked inspiration for surfing and the outdoors—elements that carry into his current blend of surf art and cowboy art.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The minimum toll is 50 cents at each toll point, and there are three toll points in each direction along I-95.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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On the final day, El Batey becomes a focal point, with live drumming and dancing that invite both locals and visitors to join in.—
Melissa Rose Cooper,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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Now, potential employees are flown in for a one-day, in-person interview.—
Melissa Mahtani,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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There has to be an intentionality in how people speak upon and interact with New Orleans, regard its traditions as sacred and position its voices as experts.—
Cierra Chenier,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
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The crash was the third in 11 years for Liberty Helicopters, leading Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer to call upon federal authorities to suspend the company’s license.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Renee Moore worked near the building and relied on its daycare for her 6-month-old son Antonio Cooper Jr., who was among those killed.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The meteors' radiant point is in the constellation Lyra, near the bright star Vega.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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While there have been some complaints over the price of the console—which will sell for $450—that hasn’t impacted fan excitement, especially if the preorders are anything to go by.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Witnesses at the scene told the officers that the man had stumbled and fallen into the street just as a Charm City Circulator bus drove by and struck him, according to police.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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My hair, apparently, was on its own wellness journey.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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More than a decade on, the So Kates have become such a fixture in Zendaya’s wardrobe that even her employers, Louis Vuitton and Valentino, have been taught to expect no less.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
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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The rate cut is aimed at boosting economic activity across the 20 eurozone countries by making borrowing cheaper for businesses and consumers.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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