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as in besides
in addition to
I'll need one more helper beside all of you
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as in except
not including
I need four books beside this one
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Recent Examples of beside
Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Though fire consumed the fourth century original in 1823, the basilica was immediately — and faithfully — reconstructed on its original footprint beside via Ostiense (a half-hour bus ride south of the center).
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
David Dickstein, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
The man beside me twiddling his thumbs, a woman to the left tapping her foot against the floor… All around me, people were picking their fingernails, chewing their cuticles, sliding fingers across their thighs, rubbing their hands together, over and over.
—Hazlitt, 30 July 2025
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Preposition
Just a normal night, losing his virginity to an LBH’s professional girlfriend and jerking off his big brother, followed by waking up naked beside said brother, who is also naked, without a woman in sight.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Though fire consumed the fourth century original in 1823, the basilica was immediately — and faithfully — reconstructed on its original footprint beside via Ostiense (a half-hour bus ride south of the center).
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Adverb
One of the clearest emerged the evening before French Country Waterways’ eight-passenger luxury barge, Princess, overnighted beside a 160-year-old lock in historic and romantic Châlons-en-Champagne.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
The man beside me twiddling his thumbs, a woman to the left tapping her foot against the floor… All around me, people were picking their fingernails, chewing their cuticles, sliding fingers across their thighs, rubbing their hands together, over and over.
—Hazlitt, 30 July 2025
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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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Permeable paving was also installed in carparks, walkways, and other hard surfaces to allow water to pass through and soak slowly into the ground beneath.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The actor wore a navy blue suit with coordinated blazer and trousers, along with a darker collared shirt worn unbuttoned and a white shirt beneath for a final layered look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 July 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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The old women are already hanging up their robes, totally naked underneath.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Pair it with a light cami for an easy ‘fit to curl up on the couch, or pair it with a long-sleeve shirt underneath to extend wear into the fall and winter.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The fancy Mexican restaurant across the street from me wasn’t anywhere near cool enough to mint its own fake gold coins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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But as the Trump Administration may be tiring of focusing attention on addressing issues created by Israel, whether Netanyahu will again come near or even cross a red line for Trump remains an open question.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
22 July 2025
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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