side by side
adverb
1
: beside one another
walking side by side
2
: in the same place, time, or circumstance
lived peacefully side by side for many years
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My wife and business partner, Yana, and I have led companies and raised children side by side for over 20 years.
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Stefan Gogoll, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The Always on Time artist shared an image of himself and Brittney side by side on her special day.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 28 May 2025
The pop star and Kansas City Chiefs tight end are seated in a cozy booth side by side at the restaurant, known for its mean steaks and potent cocktails.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
In one photo shared by professional boxer and MMA fighter Jose Andres Cortes, Swift and Kelce could be seen sitting side by side in a booth at the restaurant.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Stefan Gogoll, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The Always on Time artist shared an image of himself and Brittney side by side on her special day.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 28 May 2025
The pop star and Kansas City Chiefs tight end are seated in a cozy booth side by side at the restaurant, known for its mean steaks and potent cocktails.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
In one photo shared by professional boxer and MMA fighter Jose Andres Cortes, Swift and Kelce could be seen sitting side by side in a booth at the restaurant.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for side by side
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“Side by side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20by%20side. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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