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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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as in also
in like manner
I mind my own business, and you should do likewise
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Recent Examples of likewise
The players likewise expressed their support for Blashill throughout the season.
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Is tragicomedy likewise the purview of those who are comfortably removed from the world’s worst horrors?
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
Still another round of storms pounded the area Saturday night into Sunday morning, likewise bringing down trees and causing flooding.
—Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Uranium conversion prices have likewise risen from historic lows, but many operations run by Cameco and other refiners remain underutilized.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 June 2026
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Is tragicomedy likewise the purview of those who are comfortably removed from the world’s worst horrors?
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
Still another round of storms pounded the area Saturday night into Sunday morning, likewise bringing down trees and causing flooding.
—Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Uranium conversion prices have likewise risen from historic lows, but many operations run by Cameco and other refiners remain underutilized.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likewise
Adverb
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Six shots over par on the back nine, then six under par on the front nine.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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The parents also spoke out during a March 2025 board meeting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The board officer positions also changed with Dalia Begin being voted in as the new board president.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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Nary a complaint from him, either.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Now, should Florida proceed in an attempt to get either — and, a reminder, that Hellebuyck hasn’t formally requested a trade just yet — what could the Panthers offer?—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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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.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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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.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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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.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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The reopening of the strait, moreover, won’t provide an immediate panacea.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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In 30 days, moreover, the new Iranian strait regime may already be firmly in place.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likewise. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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