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 mayoral primary, along with a slate of other races, was last Tuesday, but it took a week to determine the second of the top-two finalists.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The former chief justice, who hopes to run for president in the 2027 election, was arrested along with nine others.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Thrust into a position that was not his, Bradley had to endure the jeers of frenzied aficionados at the start of his professional career, along with spitting and tossed coins.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
In contrast to Cricket, who skates along with no end plan, Olympia is a committed careerist, an artist who insists on a captive audience to justify her work.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“His mom’s busy and his babysitter couldn't make it, so he got to come along with me. We both enjoyed the graduation ceremony. Right, Ted?”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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