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as in then
in addition to what has been said
the owner of the restaurant is likewise the owner of the deli next door
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Relevance
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as in also
in like manner
I mind my own business, and you should do likewise
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Recent Examples of likewise
Lang will be responsible for labor relations on behalf of the motion picture division and studio backlot operations, while Kasdan will do likewise for the company’s TV and media division.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
22 June 2026
International Brent crude prices fell 4% to about $77 per barrel, likewise a new low since the Iran conflict began.
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Rob Wile,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Many of the France squad, likewise, reflect immigration patterns.
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Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Kushner was likewise amazed during his first visit in 2021 with Ivanka.
—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
22 June 2026
International Brent crude prices fell 4% to about $77 per barrel, likewise a new low since the Iran conflict began.
—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Many of the France squad, likewise, reflect immigration patterns.
—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Kushner was likewise amazed during his first visit in 2021 with Ivanka.
—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for likewise
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Six shots over par on the back nine, then six under par on the front nine.
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Keep a core of year-round basics, then rotate a few season-specific pieces in and out as the weather turns.
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McIlroy was even seen stepping back from the ball to quip back at one of the hecklers, while others, including his friend Shane Lowry, were also quick to respond.
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The lightweight, toner-meets-serum formula also layers in niacinamide and adenosine for anyone chasing a bouncy, healthy glow.
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Service is unfussy, but not too casual, either.
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Terzan 5 is probably not the only bulge fossil fragment either.
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The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.
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Growing numbers of Labour MPs called for Starmer to quit, but with Burnham unable to run as party leader – and hence prime minister – since rules and convention state that only serving MPs can do so, no one was willing or able to launch an official challenge.
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And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
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And besides, acting like a contender has far more in common with the American sports mindset than seeking style points just for participation.
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The reopening of the strait, moreover, won’t provide an immediate panacea.
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In 30 days, moreover, the new Iranian strait regime may already be firmly in place.
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likewise. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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