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
North Korean engineers have learned from time spent working in Russia’s massive Yelabuga drone factory, and North Korean forces fighting alongside Russia have gained firsthand experience in integrating drones into modern combat. — Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026 The doctor's group, known as ACOG, recommends hormone replacement therapy alongside certain antidepressants, nonhormonal medicines, and other treatments to address symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia and mood swings. — Shannon Firth, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
Adverb
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 This comes at the same time as — and because of, and alongside — the rise of the WNBA and its own power. — Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 10 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
  • Political tensions mounted Tuesday over the European Union’s next long-term budget as pressure builds to get the spending package agreed before a series of unpredictable elections in some of the biggest member countries next year.
    — Lorne Cook, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Each reliever has multiple years of team control left and will likely have a role next season.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of next
Preposition
  • Orantes also expressed frustration with the handling of her father’s arrest — to which federal authorities had clearly alerted some media, who were brought along for the raid.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Full service was being restored at the end of last week, but Zelenskyy said Monday that the restrictions are still slowing Ukraine's drones along the front.
    — SAMYA KULLAB, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of along
Adverb
  • David plays himself in the scene, trying and failing to get a table at a fancy restaurant, only to watch Hannah walk in and get seated immediately.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In the best-case scenario, those flaws can be worked through and improved upon as the Leafs settle in and get used to new systems and new teammates.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 15 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
  • The suspect is said to have organized and carried out the detonation of at least four bombs between around 31 to 62 pounds at a depth of 230 feet to 263 feet near the Danish island of Bornholm.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Strongest winds will be near the foothills of the Santa Ana mountains.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of near
Adverb
  • This serves as a great deterrent and law enforcement then become familiar with your business and tend to drive by and check on it more often.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Let’s hope not, but inspiration is increasingly difficult to come by.
    — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of by
Preposition
  • Jimmy Kimmel set his sights on Katie Zacharia, the latest blonde woman to act as Donald Trump‘s press secretary.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Today’s Theme This puzzle narrates a breakdown in communication that takes place, presumably, on a video call.
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of on
Preposition
  • The Philly shoegaze band calls on friends from across genres for a wide-spanning compilation that’s equal parts label sampler, B-sides showcase, and assembly of rising stars.
    — Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Decodo, a web data company, tracked price changes in 2025 across products ranging from electronics to clothing and home improvement supplies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of across

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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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