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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
Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Some of that can be attributed to A’s pitching, but the ballpark sits just beside the Sacramento river, and the delta breeze has been known to carry balls out of the park.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
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
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Preposition
Chili crisp, sitting right beside the sriracha in the condiment caddies of so many Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants across Southern California, wasn’t far behind in gaining popularity.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Some of that can be attributed to A’s pitching, but the ballpark sits just beside the Sacramento river, and the delta breeze has been known to carry balls out of the park.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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
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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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Mock says the ingredients in these (nearly) do-it-all formulas might prove too harsh, compromising the sealant and damaging or discoloring the stone beneath.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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The ‘Gateway To Hell’ Opened When The Trees Were Cleared In the 1960s, Soviet deforestation around the Chersky Range removed the forest canopy that had long insulated the frozen ground beneath.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 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 911 caller said four men were asleep in their hammocks when a tree came down on their campsite, trapping one of them underneath, officials said in an April 6 news release.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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The antique-style floors are made of terra-cotta Santa Catarina tiles—heated underneath in some places—laid in a labor-intensive technique that’s becoming increasingly rare.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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And the jersey has the DNA, literally and figuratively, of the near crippling anxiety felt by Maris in the face of a very vocal pushback against his quest, first in competing neck-and-neck with the beloved Mickey Mantle for the record and then in favor of Ruth.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Hollywood has always been obsessed with the Beatles — partly because there’s never been a movie anywhere near as popular or mythical as the story of John, Paul, George, and Ringo.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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