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
While discussing the vows with her cohosts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, Roberts added that Swift and Kelce's neighbors and high school friends were also among the attendees.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
6 July 2026
Kyiv has also stepped up long-range drone and missile strikes inside Russia, targeting energy, military and logistics infrastructure, demonstrating the progress Ukraine has made in developing domestic strike capabilities.
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Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
The flag was also draped over Khamenei’s casket in images published last week by his official X account.
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Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
Stevie Nicks also performed at the wedding, a source told USA TODAY.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
6 July 2026
Kyiv has also stepped up long-range drone and missile strikes inside Russia, targeting energy, military and logistics infrastructure, demonstrating the progress Ukraine has made in developing domestic strike capabilities.
—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
The flag was also draped over Khamenei’s casket in images published last week by his official X account.
—
Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
Stevie Nicks also performed at the wedding, a source told USA TODAY.
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for also
Recent Examples of Synonyms for also
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As has always been the case, emerging trends in backyard design likewise reflect the realities of life in the Bay Area.
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Its transmission routes and prevention measures are likewise similar.
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The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department advised anyone bitten or scratched by a bat or other wild animal to promptly clean the wound with soap and water, then contact a physician or go to the emergency room.
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Prior to the trial beginning, the judge agreed that questions about Brown’s felony conviction for his 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna would be barred from testimony.
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The fire burned simultaneously with the similarly destructive Eaton Fire in Altadena and other communities in the foothills of the nearby San Gabriel Mountains.
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The cops posted outside of the nearby Swarovski and PINK stores are similarly unwilling to entertain my interrogations.
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Taking the hassle out of feeding your family doesn't have to break the bank, either.
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Spain just had two great chances but failed to come through on either.
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Justices ruled this morning that the president can dismiss members of most independent agencies without cause, but that the US central bank is different — and that besides, the administration had denied Cook due process.
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And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
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While Americans prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, historians say one of the most overlooked chapters of the Revolutionary War is Florida's role, or more accurately, its decision not to join the fight for independence.
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One year later, California’s budget is in a more stable position compared to 2025, largely due to an unexpected surge in tax revenue from the technology sector.
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“Also.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/also. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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