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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
Ann Abel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The mockup hardware inside the Killswitch 2 shows a mysterious 'C' button below the right analog stick, along with new back buttons beside the triggers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2023
The river is open for swimming, wading or just to sit beside while enjoying its splashy serenade.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
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Preposition
There’s no restaurant; guests take seats around the property’s gardens and beside its two swimming pools to enjoy coconut curries with fresh fish or prawns.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The mockup hardware inside the Killswitch 2 shows a mysterious 'C' button below the right analog stick, along with new back buttons beside the triggers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Christopher Borrelli sat beside recently in the lobby of a School of the Art Institute of Chicago building on Michigan Avenue.
—Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2023
The river is open for swimming, wading or just to sit beside while enjoying its splashy serenade.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for 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
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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
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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
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The pleats add volume and conceal lines beneath, and the elastic waistband stretches for a supportive fit.Nicol Natale, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The skirt has flattering pleats that conceal lines beneath and also help to add volume.Nicol Natale, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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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
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The Euphoria star wore a matching black leather jacket and pants with a black lace corset underneath.Catherine Santino, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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For the post-premiere after-party, Depp shed her top layer, rocking just the gray dress underneath.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The pace of launches could ramp up by the end of 2024 to a near twice-weekly rate with as many as 111 missions possible.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Elevated surfaces including bridges, trees, railings, and cars may remain near or below freezing.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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