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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
According to a federal indictment, Maduro and his alleged co-conspirators spent decades working alongside some of the world’s most violent drug traffickers and corrupt regional officials to funnel large quantities of cocaine into the United States.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Based on their analysis, the team believes that dogs from local hunter-gatherer groups already living in Europe contributed to the genetics of dog populations that were already working alongside with farmers about 10,000 years ago.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
For something quick, the hotel’s market stocks local wine and beer alongside snacks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
According to a federal indictment, Maduro and his alleged co-conspirators spent decades working alongside some of the world’s most violent drug traffickers and corrupt regional officials to funnel large quantities of cocaine into the United States.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
The Gators now await NBA decisions from Condon, small forward Thomas Haugh and center Rueben Chinyelu, three juniors who formed one of the nation’s top frontcourts alongside with 7-foot-1 senior reserve Micah Handlogten.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Based on their analysis, the team believes that dogs from local hunter-gatherer groups already living in Europe contributed to the genetics of dog populations that were already working alongside with farmers about 10,000 years ago.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Preposition
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The Georgia midterm election season is in full swing as voters head to the polls for the primary races next week.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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This Day 3 quartet, though, is part of the plan to keep the unit in good shape long after Nix becomes eligible for a massive extension next summer.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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But the naval operation, along with Iran’s blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, threatens to raise costs for Americans.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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While the Sky are looking to rebound from a 10-34 season, the Dream went 30-14 last season and Reese’s growing offensive game, along with her strength on the boards, only adds to their championship hopes.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Win it, and suddenly the series tightens, the doubt creeps in and the path gets a lot more complicated for Orlando.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Invite someone in, agree on a clear next step, and follow through together so momentum builds without confusion or mixed signals.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Vietnamese airlines are planning to significantly reduce flights and scale back operations next month due to the high costs brought upon by the conflict, as well as potential jet fuel shortages.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Because there is not yet a clear and agreed-upon way to measure this, nurses and hospital leadership – who view the problem from their distinct positions – often disagree on what safe staffing actually looks like, which can lead to conflict.—
Anna Mayo,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Saudi Arabia’s East-West Petroline pipeline is operating near its 7 million-barrel-per-day capacity, with expansion plans under review.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of them, Joe Willock (white) was in position to defend a short corner and Jacob Murphy (orange) played a hybrid role to help disrupt Gabriel, before protecting the area near the penalty spot and also keeping an eye out for late runners.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Police said there was a group of people, including White, gathered at the corner of Chester and Kingsessing avenues when an SUV drove by and someone in the passenger seat fired multiple gunshots at the group.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-eight of the Lynx’s 44 regular-season games will be televised nationally by, at various times, ABC, CBS, ESPN, NBA TV, NBC, Peacock, Prime Video and USA Network.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Diana’s prep schoolmate Delissa Needham will appear in the series, speaking on camera for the first time, plus hairdresser Sam McKnight, astrologer Penny Thornton and confidante Daily Mail journalist Richard Kay.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Preposition
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Moscow has stepped up its ballistic-missile attacks across the country, triggering deaths and mayhem.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lilith Fair featured a whopping 313 artists across 135 shows.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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