as in in
along or close at the side
We waited for the other boat to come alongside.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of alongside
Dory Jackson, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Aday Mara and Lazar Stefanovic stood alongside one another on the perimeter and tapped basketballs before firing three-pointers.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Rachel McRady, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
In a space known as the Languedoc wine region of southern France, within the huge administrative region of Occitanie, multiple independent wine appellations curve in an arc alongside—and parallel to—the Mediterranean Sea.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for alongside
Preposition
For Joshua Jackson, getting the opportunity to work alongside Angela Bassett was a dream come true!
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Aday Mara and Lazar Stefanovic stood alongside one another on the perimeter and tapped basketballs before firing three-pointers.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Kylie had celebrity guest Kate Hudson on the show, and the talk turned to Beyoncé, whom Hudson has grown up alongside, both navigating the entertainment industry.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
In a space known as the Languedoc wine region of southern France, within the huge administrative region of Occitanie, multiple independent wine appellations curve in an arc alongside—and parallel to—the Mediterranean Sea.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for alongside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongside
Preposition
-
Crew was only two to make room for Boeing Starliner CFT crew astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on the return flight next February.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
-
And Mexico’s economy is expected to shrink 1.3% this year and 0.6% in 2026 – a dramatic turn from the previous report, which predicted a 1.2% expansion in 2025 and 1.6% growth next year.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
Preposition
-
In addition to tagging along for the film's premiere, Brisket has also been seen all over Powell's Instagram doing everything from wearing matching cowboy hats to riding along in a shoulder sling and even appearing in thirst traps alongside his shirtless dad.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
-
Ranunculus flowers, also known as Persian buttercups, are native to Turkey but have been grown along the northern San Diego County coast for at least 90 years, Times reporter Christopher Reynolds wrote.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Adverb
-
The entire room joined in, singing and later sharing our favorite Girl Scout camp songs with silly gestures and dance moves.—
Ale Delgado,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
-
When the Titans actually pick up golf clubs, practices will be geared exclusively toward pressure situations: short-game work from 120-yards in, dealing with 5-10-foot putts and other game elements that reveal a player’s mental character and course management skills.—
Brian Robin,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
Preposition
-
Sigmon used his final words to call upon fellow Christians to help end the death penalty, according to media witnesses.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
-
The cast had plenty of real-life inspiration to draw upon for its more romantic moments: Hudson is engaged to Danny Fujikawa; Brenda Song is planning a wedding with fellow actor Macaulay Culkin; and Justin Theroux proposed to his fiancé Nicole Brydon Bloom in 2024.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Preposition
-
Finding the right formula while the side is near the bottom is not easy.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
-
By landing near the south pole, Athena returned valuable data and imagery to NASA about unexplored vistas.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
-
On the second day after hatching, while the mother was away, a carnivorous wasp flew by to investigate the chick.—
ByErik Stokstad,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
-
But if the brand’s latest collection is anything to go by, that could all be set to change.—
Joy Montgomery,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
Preposition
-
But, at this point, that’s pretty low on the list of priorities for him.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
-
According to the 41-year-old and his wife Jessica, their son Miller died after a sudden illness while on vacation.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
Preposition
-
This will combine with dry vegetation to increase the potential for the start and spread of wildfires across the area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
-
The technology has been used to run experiments and create innovations across various fields.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongside. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share