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as in besides
in addition to
I'll need one more helper beside all of you
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as in except
not including
I need four books beside this one
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Recent Examples of beside
Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Seated beside the President-elect, who donned a dark suit and royal blue tie, Melania Trump appeared noticeably solemn.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
Amanda Fortini, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
In one picture, the actress looks away from the camera outside by a tree, while another snap features Miller standing beside what appears to be an airplane.
—Jillian Pretzel, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2023
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Preposition
Guests can idyll on the inn’s wide verandas, meander through the Victorian garden, stroll along Rustico Bay or have a picnic beside its banks.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Seated beside the President-elect, who donned a dark suit and royal blue tie, Melania Trump appeared noticeably solemn.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
Adverb
On the eighty-ninth floor, the very top of the hotel, attendees sat beside long, curved windows overlooking the Strip, the lights of the city spread out below like a sequinned scarf.
—Amanda Fortini, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
In one picture, the actress looks away from the camera outside by a tree, while another snap features Miller standing beside what appears to be an airplane.
—Jillian Pretzel, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beside
Preposition
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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
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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
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Adverb
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But cutting through the noise and seeing what lies beneath is vital.—
Wayne Elsey,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Any debris caught by the rain will wash straight down the canyon, beneath or over the Pacific Coast Highway, and right into Santa Monica Bay.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.—
Robert Klemko,
Washington Post,
30 May 2020
Adverb
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Add mushrooms to pan and cook, undisturbed, until crisp around the edges and browned underneath, about 5 minutes.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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Long johns or thermals underneath are recommended for the bottom half.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The team then plans to relocate in 2028 to a near permanent stadium in Las Vegas.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
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Warmer weather moves into Kansas City On Friday, temperatures will start to warm up, returning to near normal, the weather service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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