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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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Oil prices, which likewise had surged overnight, eased from their highs of the day on the Oman news, which offered hope that the Strait of Hormuz may be able to reopen in some capacity without requiring military force.
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Many New York City parishes likewise expect far more converts than usual this Easter.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
At the same time, deploying strategic sobriety checkpoints — particularly during peak-risk periods — can likewise ensure that law enforcement not only follows up on harm but also actively discourages dangerous behavior.
—Sean M. Cleary, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Shawn Chourdy, who owns 25 liquor and convenience stores in the Kansas City area, likewise estimated that the mini bottle and single-serve liquor sales account for between 30% and 40% of his business.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Many New York City parishes likewise expect far more converts than usual this Easter.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
At the same time, deploying strategic sobriety checkpoints — particularly during peak-risk periods — can likewise ensure that law enforcement not only follows up on harm but also actively discourages dangerous behavior.
—Sean M. Cleary, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Shawn Chourdy, who owns 25 liquor and convenience stores in the Kansas City area, likewise estimated that the mini bottle and single-serve liquor sales account for between 30% and 40% of his business.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likewise
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An abysmal start to the 2025 season last fall led to Penn State firing then head coach James Franklin and promoting Smith on an interim basis.—
Rich Walsh,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The crew members then began preparing for the burn that will send them around the moon.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Dutch firm also makes a deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machine.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Le Brach's savory-food chef is also in charge of the light canteen menu here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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It cannot be shipped across state lines either.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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But constantly putting pressure on their pitching staff to be near-perfect isn’t a winning formula, either.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The property really comes alive at dusk, so stick around for it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Being gentle with yourself is a form of bravery, so go ahead and indulge your softer side.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And besides, the fashion mood lately has moved toward a more refined, agile elegance.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2026
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And, besides, he could be seen bear-hugging his players, as well as those of Newcastle, within moments of being led away from Barrott, twice turning back to shout and angrily gesticulate in the referee’s direction.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Conversions, moreover, should be noted alongside their foil.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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And moreover, Tokyo in the 1990s was in a spiritual golden age, and for Hana, encountering feng shui and starting her yellow collection then was no different than going to the nail salon for us now.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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