alongside 1 of 2

preposition

Definition of alongsidenext
1
as in next

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2
as in along

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alongside

2 of 2

adverb

as in in
along or close at the side We waited for the other boat to come alongside.

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Recent Examples of alongside
Preposition
In addition, Laika worked alongside New Zealand’s Wētā FX to create the movie’s stunning digital environments and visual effects. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Executive producers are Guy Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson, Matthew Read, Will Gould, Simon Crawford Collins and Frith Tiplady for Moonage Pictures alongside Jonathan Glickman and Alix Jaffe for Miramax TV, Theo James. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Adverb
Because alongside 12 days of public-facing screenings, for voters there’s now also wall-to-wall FYC screenings, tastemaker events, Q&As and cocktails. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 Some of the recipes are drawn from her Jewish heritage too, like the Curried Sweet Potato Latkes with seriously crispy and lacy edges and plenty of apple butter served alongside. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alongside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
  1. next
  2. along
  3. in
  4. upon
  5. near
  6. by
  7. on
  8. across
Preposition
  • The effort is meant to bring new jobs and millions of dollars to the state as the GOP seeks to keep control of both chambers in the midterm elections next month.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
  • If Sherrod Brown wins his Senate race, Ohio’s delegation will be the most awkward in the chamber next Congress.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of next
Preposition
  • Moscow and Beijing last week have agreed to expand freight traffic along Arctic shipping corridors, increase services between their ports and deepen cooperation on building polar vessels.
    — Lee Ying Shan,Matthew Tan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Barrett noted a berm already exists along the primary school's south side.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of along
Adverb
  • Reaching 40,000 would mean growing that number roughly eighty-fold in about six years.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Take the quiz here ⦠LISTEN Tune in as Florida's race for governor heats up, with rising living costs, property taxes, insurance rates, and campaign debates taking center stage.
    — , FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of in
Preposition
  • An increase has not been formally agreed upon and is still under evaluation, officials said.
    — DJ Simmons June 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
  • Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026
Definition of upon
Preposition
  • What Bono didn’t say is how many cheap seats near the stage U2 actually offers.
    — James LaForge, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The truck drives south, then west on Highway 46 through fields of almond trees and roses, before disappearing into an industrial zone near the farming center of Wasco.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of near
Adverb
  • The Orionids bring streaking fireballs Orionid meteors are known to fly by at high speeds, streaking through Earth’s atmosphere at 41 miles per second (66 kilometers per second).
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • If the bag resurgence is anything to go by, the first signs of success will be on TikTok, and then the P&L sheet.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of by
Preposition
  • The association with the Human Rights Campaign could create more confusion about Talarico’s stance on the medical issue, as his position has come into question through his inconsistent comments.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Companies on the list averaged annual shareholder returns of 49% over the three years through June 2026—check out the rest of the list here.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of on
Preposition
  • Leaders from across Latin America largely congratulated Lula's historic win.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The agreement establishes Pafford as the exclusive advanced life support ground transport provider across an emergency operating district covering Highfill, Cave Springs, Decatur, Gentry and unincorporated Benton County.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of across

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