as well as

preposition

Definition of as well asnext
as in along with
in addition to we offer electronic toys as well as rent out video games

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Recent Examples of as well as Gore said the dangers of machine gun conversion devices, as well as the ease people can get them, prompted him to file the bill. — Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2023 Working with stunt coordinators and stunt doubles, as well as actors doing their own stunts, was such fun. — Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2023 Sponsors might buy a package that includes primetime documentary series on Fox Business Network as well as inventory on Fox Weather, the company’s broadband weather-news outlet. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 Mar. 2023 Here’s a rundown of what’s happening now, as well as other looming problems for the former president. — Jon Healey Los Angeles Times (tns), al, 21 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for as well as
Recent Examples of Synonyms for as well as
  1. together with
  2. beside
  3. besides
Preposition
  • No outfit is complete without the right accessories, and Bieber pulled everything together with oval sunglasses with black frames just like this Quince pair.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
  • Starting out young, like myself, and then really growing throughout the series, together with the viewers.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 June 2026
Definition of together with
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  • Animated characters appear beside a child’s plate and prepare each course right in front of them before they’re served the actual dish.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • McConnell’s office also released a photo of the Kentucky senator smiling beside his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of beside
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of besides

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