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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
David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
So long as the funding continues, perhaps efficiency is beside the point.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2023
The river is open for swimming, wading or just to sit beside while enjoying its splashy serenade.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
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Preposition
As regards the aldermen’s interest in programs created in response to the pandemic, this may seem beside the point.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
So long as the funding continues, perhaps efficiency is beside the point.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Christopher Borrelli sat beside recently in the lobby of a School of the Art Institute of Chicago building on Michigan Avenue.
—Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2023
The river is open for swimming, wading or just to sit beside while enjoying its splashy serenade.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beside
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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
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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
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The skirt has flattering pleats that conceal lines beneath and also help to add volume.Nicol Natale, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The looks may have changed little since 1950, but the engineering beneath certainly has.Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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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
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The Euphoria star wore a matching black leather jacket and pants with a black lace corset underneath.Catherine Santino, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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For the post-premiere after-party, Depp shed her top layer, rocking just the gray dress underneath.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The trade for a player under contract through 2026 had near and long-term justifications.Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Third Division officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision near I-265 and New Cut Road about 1:40 a.m., LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis said.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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