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 private schools must also have operated for at least two school years before applying.
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Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Reckless driving also remains a major problem in Milwaukee.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The difficult labor market for entry-level roles has pushed more young people to low-cost alternatives, including community colleges and trade schools, which also surged in popularity last year.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Reckless driving also remains a major problem in Milwaukee.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The difficult labor market for entry-level roles has pushed more young people to low-cost alternatives, including community colleges and trade schools, which also surged in popularity last year.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for also
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Additional Blink camera footage provided by residents similarly shows the suspect partially clothed or nude in common hallways, the sheriff's office said.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Medical evacuations were similarly prioritized under past ceasefire deals.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Conservancy then takes those estimates and extrapolates them across the whole island.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Police officials at a news conference said the officers had collected personal and private information unlawfully and distributed it to organized crime figures, in some cases for bribes, and that mobsters then carried out shootings and other violent crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Trade groups, including the American Apparel & Footwear Association, have likewise touted the importance of USAID and ILAB for protecting high-road commerce.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Feb. 2026
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Astronauts in space, likewise, lack the protection of Earth’s atmosphere, and are struck by roughly 5000 cosmic ray particles per second, feeling absolutely none of them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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And Nik's not a bad guy, either.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Voters in primary elections may nominate extremists to run in the general election, leaving independents no choice but to vote for the lesser of two evils or to abstain from voting for either.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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And besides, the problems had begun much earlier.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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There are subtler blanks besides.—
Dan Sheehan,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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According to scientific research, many mushrooms have stress-relieving, adaptogenic qualities that may help the mind and body handle daily pressures more effectively, Goodwin adds.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Following the money Over the past few years, auction houses and art fairs have tried to follow the money, focusing their efforts in Asia and, more recently, the Middle East.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Also.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/also. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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