at

preposition

Definition of atnext
as in along

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Recent Examples of at However, the time required to assemble an individual robot differs from the rate at which a production line can manufacture multiple units. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 Holden’s vignettes are caked in grime and emerge at a reckless pace. — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026 The men talked about who would assault the woman beforehand, took photos and recorded the assault, which was also seen on a security system feed at the home in Sullivan's Island, an affluent suburb of Charleston, state agents said. — Meg Kinnard, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026 Prosecutors said the officer tried to pull over Wilcox over who drove away at a high rate of speed. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at
Recent Examples of Synonyms for at
  1. along
  2. across
  3. beside
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  • Tote along a cooler or a field chair from the hotel’s Yeti Gear Garage, or borrow a Yeti dog bowl for your room, all of which are pet-friendly.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • There, a short walk along the waterfront can take you from the Belém Tower to the Monument of Discoveries, and the luscious Vasco da Gama garden.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of along
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  • 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
Preposition
  • Brand, who is on bail, left the court building beside the River Thames holding hands with his wife, Laura Gallacher.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The bootblack squats beside a chest containing the tools of his trade.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of beside

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

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