along with
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In association with, as in For his second birthday we sent him a fireman's hat, along with some books , or The audience was invited to sing along with the star . [Early 1700s]
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In conjunction with, as in Along with what I told you before, that's the whole story of what happened . [Early 1800s] For a synonym, see together with ; also see go along , def. 2 and 3.
Example Sentences
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The Schmidt Ocean Institute supported the expeditions, along with a National Geographic Society research grant.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Yet Brighton are, along with Everton, one of only two clubs to record a profit in transfer spending over the past five years.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Investors should look for evidence that Optimus can do dependable work customers will pay for, along with what each robot costs to build and keep running.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Israeli cuisine has inspired long-form dismissals, along with charges of cultural appropriation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Tansy pinned up her skirts and played along with us to make sure nobody kicked Little Britches in the head by mistake.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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