as well as

preposition

Definition of as well asnext
as in along with
in addition to we offer electronic toys as well as rent out video games

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for as well as
  1. beside
  2. besides
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  • One explosion occurred next to the Four Seasons in the heart of the capital and another blast went off beside the nearby Ministry of Tourism, a Syrian official told CNN on condition of anonymity.
    — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Young kids dressed in their Sunday best stood beside his desk, too.
    — Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of 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
  • 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
Definition of besides
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