as in also
in like manner
regulations that are disapproved of by teachers and students alike
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as in like
having qualities in common
all the houses in the neighborhood are alike in that they all have a one-car garage and a fenced-in backyard
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Recent Examples of alike
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 June 2026
And during electrical outages, on-site diesel generators kick in, releasing large amounts of air pollution that can harm data center employees and nearby residents alike.
—Ed Maibach, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
One of my pieces was authenticated through eBay, and the leather, stitching, canvas, and quality are alike.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
Fortune 500 businesses and solopreneurs alike are operating on the Internet.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 June 2026
And during electrical outages, on-site diesel generators kick in, releasing large amounts of air pollution that can harm data center employees and nearby residents alike.
—Ed Maibach, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Adjective
Humans and wildlife alike feast on the fruit, with a taste between a banana and a pineapple and a custard-like texture.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
One of my pieces was authenticated through eBay, and the leather, stitching, canvas, and quality are alike.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alike
Adverb
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That’s well above pre-war levels of around $70 but also safely below the recent peak of $114.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Hezbollah has also continued its attacks.—
Parisa Hafezi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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According to data from research firm Alpine Macro, Indian stocks are currently trading at 21 times forward earnings, similar to Taiwan, while South Korean equities are trading at nine times forward earnings.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This presumably means ground operations, which could result in considerable American casualties, or infrastructure strikes, which could lead Iran to retaliate against similar targets in the Gulf.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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In a platform so small, that presents quite a challenge.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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Here, the laughs are bludgeoned to death, never more so than in the final stretch when multiple Ghostfaces converge.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Alvarado, who has comparable stature to Brunson, was wrapped up by Wembanyama and thrown away from the play.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Winner may not substitute, assign or transfer Prize or redeem Prize for cash, but Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute Prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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This woman, then turned and similarly walked away from me without saying a word.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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This woman then turned and similarly walked away from me without saying a word.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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StubHub said the demand for Game 3 tickets at MSG is analogous to the Super Bowl.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Despite the analogous finals matchup, some components of modern life in 2026 may look unfamiliar to the time traveler, while other scenes may strike a similar chord.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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MoJo’s Local serves a selection of burgers, sandwiches and salads, as well as a lineup of bar snacks such as street tacos, pretzels and chicken wings.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Elite-level football, particularly on FIFA’s watch, seems a world away from such innocence.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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“Alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alike. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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