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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In a long sequence after intermission, the community performs a fairy-tale pageant, supposedly written by Peter and the kids, for Will (also Pecinka, in less hair and slicker clothes), Peter’s enigmatic brother who has in fact turned up in search of him.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Julius Randle also scored 19 points.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Crews and Sebastian Mack also scored in double figures, finishing with 14 points apiece.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Julius Randle also scored 19 points.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Crews and Sebastian Mack also scored in double figures, finishing with 14 points apiece.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for also
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The conservative advocacy group, The American Principles Project, similarly condemned the 130 members amid the recent allegations, in an X post Tuesday.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Before that, 11 Jewish people died when a similarly motivated gunman started shooting inside a Pittsburgh synagogue.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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People get in the bathtub, think something, bathe themselves and then stand up from the bathwater, all of this is rather ordinary, but even the most ordinary thing in this world can conceal considerable danger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Mamdani should take some lessons there and accept that this achievement can likewise come without the taxes.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Buckley said Mangione’s lawyers have likewise not shown that Bondi’s decision to authorize the death penalty against their client was influenced in any way by her relationship with Ballard, where Bondi worked as a lobbyist following her two terms as Florida attorney general.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Spagnuolo has also made a name for himself in the past by scheming up free rushers on blitzes, though those didn’t seem to hit nearly as often this year either.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Valrose got further concerned when Monique, 39, did not respond to his calls either.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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And besides, by the time the 31st arrives, people are holiday-seasoned out, and New Year’s feels more like a Christmas coda.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2025
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The location might seem remote, but the Metropolitan Building has gotten recent city support to renovate and seems poised to fill up with more tenants like Somerset House; besides, the Noguchi Museum is just up the road.—
Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
6 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Add reserved maraschino cherry juice, adding more as needed, and stir until smooth.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Or, wear it with work pants, skirts, or dresses for more formal occasions.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Also.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/also. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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