1
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
2
as in also
in like manner
I mind my own business, and you should do likewise
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Junior Cody Nelson likewise took the path of his brother, Donnie.
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Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Universal is likewise estimating a first-place finish for Blumhouse’s Black Phone 2 with $8 million from 3,425 cinemas (rival studios also show the horror sequel, now in its third weekend, coming in ahead of Regretting You).
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
Automakers and airlines have likewise expanded their higher-end offerings — with stellar results.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
African writers have likewise shrouded Shaka in legends of martial prowess.
—Adam L. Rovner, The Conversation, 31 Oct. 2025
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Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Universal is likewise estimating a first-place finish for Blumhouse’s Black Phone 2 with $8 million from 3,425 cinemas (rival studios also show the horror sequel, now in its third weekend, coming in ahead of Regretting You).
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
Automakers and airlines have likewise expanded their higher-end offerings — with stellar results.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
African writers have likewise shrouded Shaka in legends of martial prowess.
—Adam L. Rovner, The Conversation, 31 Oct. 2025
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India lost its review in desperation to get Wolvaardt dismissed, and then gambled with Verma’s gentle off-breakers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Until then, only private-sector sources are available, including the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index on Monday, ADP’s monthly payroll report on Wednesday, and ISM’s services index on Wednesday.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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This year has also been the deadliest on record for people in immigration detention since the early 2000s, with at least 20 people dying so far.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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By adjusting their positions in real time, the drones can not only lift and transport the heavy object but also control its orientation, which is crucial for precise placement in complex environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Residents or guests who are more excited about rest and relaxation won’t be disappointed either.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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But, she wasn’t named for the seven deadly sins, either, so that’s a plus.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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A number of British health leaders signed an open letter last week calling for the bill’s passage, and decrying delays in the process so far.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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This year has also been the deadliest on record for people in immigration detention since the early 2000s, with at least 20 people dying so far.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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And, besides, all of the album’s aims converge under one roof.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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And besides, Milan would have to do the running.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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As negotiations have dragged on, moreover, Beijing’s appetite has grown.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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As the shutdown goes on, moreover, the polling on which side is more to blame seems to be gradually shifting toward Democrats as the more blameworthy side.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likewise. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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