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
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Opened in 1977 by Robert Blazer, Your DeKalb Farmers Market is a favorite among Georgia chefs and families alike.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 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
The seven others are an impressive array of politicians and nonpoliticians alike, all articulate and accomplished in various ways.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Opened in 1977 by Robert Blazer, Your DeKalb Farmers Market is a favorite among Georgia chefs and families alike.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 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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The race, which was pitted between a longtime Oklahoma politician and a political newcomer, has also received some controversy, with at least one advocate stating the election is pointless and that a lower turnout could influence later voter initiatives.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mahmood, a close ally of Starmer, is seen as a possible curveball that could re-engage left-wing voters who feel dissatisfied with Labour while also offering concessions to right-wing voters concerned about the immigration crisis.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Vrabel was also able to see a perfect 9-0 record on the road, including the playoffs, becoming the first NFL team in history to do so.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Our practices may change from time to time, so please check back here periodically to review our latest policy.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Before Thursday night’s ceremony, Stafford walked the red carpet with his wife and daughters, the young girls all wearing similar dresses.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Insights into Alzheimer’s Interestingly, the molecular tricks spiders use to spin their webs are similar to the sophisticated signaling processes found in human neurotransmitter and hormone receptors.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The unit reported 20 quarters of comparable sales growth under his leadership.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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The result is that all the protons and electrons in the star are crushed into neutrons, and the mass of the incredibly dense object remains comparable to the sun, but the size is comparable to a city, as explained by NASA.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Ball State’s Deaf education program, similarly, is required to merge with other degrees before next school year.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Espinoza similarly described a case in which a girl was set to be released with an ankle monitor, but her mother, who had taken public transportation to the Inglewood Juvenile Courthouse, was expected to travel to Kilpatrick to pick her up under the current system.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The possibility of the Justice Department releasing the emails upon Congressional order seven years later would have been an unlikely scenario for Karp to imagine, though ironically there was an analogous set of circumstances in the Gruden case.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Inoculation theory proposes that psychological inoculation – analogous to getting a medical vaccination – can immunize people against persuasive attacks.—
Bingbing Zhang,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Worst mass shootings in Canada's history The attack on the village of Tumbler Ridge is among the worst shootings in the history of Canada, where such tragedies are relatively rare.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Owen doesn't recommend using these for cut roses, and warns that, used in inappropriate amounts, such mixtures can kill your cut roses prematurely.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alike. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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