beside

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"Adults travelling with children pay one reserved seat fee, but can select reserved seats beside them for up to 4 children on the same booking free of charge," the company said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Jesse told The Times over a phone call on Thursday evening, with Ashley beside him as she recovered from her procedure, that sharing the diagnosis online happened accidentally.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Nearby, an 80-year-old woman named Chunubadi sat beside a repaired table fan held together with string and improvisation.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Waldorf settled into a small hospital room, her husband glued to the vinyl couch beside her, both reeling from the impending loss of what would have been their second daughter.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

I hear him tell me, like he’s right beside me, to stop wasting my time on “that ugly stump of a plant.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam