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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
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Yearwood previously joined the ACL Hall of Fame in 2023 alongside John Prine.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Olivia Antigua, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
His wife, Kori, walked alongside, pushing their infant son Kalib, in a baby stroller.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
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Preposition
That’s because materials like steel and aluminum—alongside several other product categories—will face up to an additional 25-percent levy, on top of the 145-percent duty.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Yearwood previously joined the ACL Hall of Fame in 2023 alongside John Prine.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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
His wife, Kori, walked alongside, pushing their infant son Kalib, in a baby stroller.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Preposition
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That is more likely to be a fine than a sporting penalty, allowing Chelsea to embark on a new European adventure next season.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a challenge to longtime GOP Senator John Cornyn in what is poised to become a tense Republican primary race next year.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 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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There’s also room for environmentally sustainable projects that benefit both residents and the ecosystem, especially in terms of clean water initiatives and environmental preservation along the Trinity River.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Now, potential employees are flown in for a one-day, in-person interview.—
Melissa Mahtani,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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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
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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Apple and Google restored the app after the Justice Department signaled a hands-off approach — but if the last year is anything to go by, TikTok’s future in the U.S. is perhaps more political football than anything else.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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If an earlier teaser for the final season is anything to go by, a bloody revolution is finally afoot in Gilead.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Here's what traffic is looking like today on Kansas 10 highway between Kansas City and Lawrence.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
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 25 Apr. 2025.
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