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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as in similarity
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
since they're identical twins, you shouldn't be so surprised at the alikeness of their personal tastes
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Recent Examples of alike
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2025
The same number disapprove of the president’s tariff policies, after Trump announced a global trade war against allies and enemies alike this month.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Devorah Lev-Tov, TIME, 25 July 2024
Their cases seemed eerily alike to a lot of people, including Arelie’s sisters.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 16 July 2024
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Adverb
As short-term rentals multiplied to accommodate film lovers and snow seekers alike, so did local concerns about traffic, noise, and rising home values.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2025
The same number disapprove of the president’s tariff policies, after Trump announced a global trade war against allies and enemies alike this month.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Its 69 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and some have private landscaped terraces with wooden trellises sparkling with lights, but no two rooms are alike.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, TIME, 25 July 2024
Their cases seemed eerily alike to a lot of people, including Arelie’s sisters.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 16 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alike
Adverb
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Hang Nguyen, aka the Hang Edit, has also hopped on the fishy trend, though her take was more photorealistic.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
5 May 2025
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Downstate cities like Carbondale, Danville and Peoria also have approved their own grocery taxes.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Alleviating chronic disease is also a passion of Kennedy’s, and the similarities between them run deep.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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The similarity between the two mottos and their proximity on the painting’s canvas suggest a sort of spiritual or emotional intimacy between Ginevra and Bembo.—
E.R. Zarevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 May 2025
Adverb
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The State of the Race The competition for the Emmy for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special is so tight this year that Hulu alone could fill the category with its contenders.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
5 May 2025
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There still aren’t that many examples of bisexuality expressed so matter of factly.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Going on multiple dates with multiple people via apps that are more or less pretty similar is going to cause some kind of fatigue.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
3 May 2025
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One editor felt the cake was similar to Angel Food cake, while two other editors compared the sweet, nutty aroma of the cake to cornbread.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The subplot bears at least some resemblance to the current headlines about the family of Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and O’Connor admits that it’s been bizarre to see his long-gestating sequel become this relevant in real time.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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In photos obtained by PEOPLE, PK was seen wearing head-to-toe black from his blazer to his shoes, while Shana — who has a striking resemblance to Dorit — was dressed in a white crop top, a matching midi skirt and chunky heels.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If Villa prepare assiduously to burst out of the blocks at home, then the inverse is often true on the road, comparable to a marathon runner who is unsure of their durability in the last few miles.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The past two comparable moves in this small-investor proxy, in November 2022 and March 2022, led to stiff near-term declines in the basket within weeks.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In our model, the flow of traffic over a network of roads is analogous to the flow of fluids over a surface — motions that are governed by the laws of fluid dynamics.—
Steve Nadis,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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In 1958, Congress created Captioned Films for the Deaf, a program that was meant to be analogous to Talking Books for the Blind.—
David Owen,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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During a hearing in March on Capitol Hill, senators called for stricter requirements for helicopters transiting the airspace near DCA, in addition to tighter restrictions on such traffic.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In San Diego County, the only office that will be available for such appointments is in Poway, at 13461 Community Road.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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“Alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alike. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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