1
as in similarly
in like manner
we stayed at a historic London hotel, the same establishment that had also welcomed our grandparents many years ago
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2
as in then
in addition to what has been said
I'd like a motorcycle for my birthday; also, I'd like a new CD player
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Recent Examples of also
The complaint also seeks the halt of all work on the project, pending the investigation the petition seeks.
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Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
Strong rear delts also come into play during activities that involve pulling and overhead motions.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
But the offense also spent time with five receivers and no one in the backfield, a frequent feature of the Patriots’ offense.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
The tribe also has fought to preserve shrinking numbers of the c'waam and koptu, two fish species central to the three tribal cultures that form the tribe.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
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Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
Strong rear delts also come into play during activities that involve pulling and overhead motions.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
But the offense also spent time with five receivers and no one in the backfield, a frequent feature of the Patriots’ offense.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
The tribe also has fought to preserve shrinking numbers of the c'waam and koptu, two fish species central to the three tribal cultures that form the tribe.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for also
Adverb
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The president has similarly hinted at soon reverting the Department of Defense to the Department of War, the name the Cabinet’s military department bore from 1789 until 1947.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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The summer has brought new signings and movement for the clubs who finished around them, but Leicester have not similarly bolstered, instead bringing in two players (25-year-old defender Heather Payne and 31-year-old midfielder Celeste Boureille) on frees and 19-year-old goalkeeper Katie Keane.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In early fall, use it as a warm accent with your favorite summer dresses, then pair it with jeans or leggings once the weather cools down later in the season.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ball hit the receiver, bounced off tight end Jonnu Smith and then landed back in Metcalf’s arms.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Human rights groups likewise sounded the alarm.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tri-City has likewise struggled to quickly regain space for those who need to be admitted for inpatient mental health care services.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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In general, seniors with high incomes would not qualify; lower income seniors who do not pay taxes would not benefit, either.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Offense isn't the place the Eagles made a notable addition either.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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And besides, a lifetime-achievement award being presented to him in Tuscany makes for a good excuse.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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And besides, damage has already been done.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
23 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Fire has moved out of the Black Rock drainage and is now in more accessible terrain for suppression efforts.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading to shop more luxurious Wayfair social media creator furniture and decor selections, up to 72 percent off.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Also.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/also. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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