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 Kremlin is also exploiting frictions between the United States and Europe over the latter’s reservations about the Iran war.
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Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Williams also spoke with Candy Woodall of Spotlight on Maryland, a project overseen by Fox 45 that focuses on investigative journalism.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
The company is also pushing for legislation to shield it from liability.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Navigating Climate Volatility The conversation also turned to the immediate threat of climate change, particularly for Pima cotton, which requires a specific desert environment to thrive.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Williams also spoke with Candy Woodall of Spotlight on Maryland, a project overseen by Fox 45 that focuses on investigative journalism.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
The company is also pushing for legislation to shield it from liability.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Navigating Climate Volatility The conversation also turned to the immediate threat of climate change, particularly for Pima cotton, which requires a specific desert environment to thrive.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for also
Adverb
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Goalscoring hero Stones was similarly emotional about York ending their long absence from the EFL.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Royals certainly hope Witt’s career turns out similarly to how Trout’s has played out.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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On the next possession, Anunoby stripped Nickeil Alexander-Walker, then found Josh Hart for a breakaway lay-up.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Investigators said the argument escalated into a physical fight when the female suspect began swinging and striking the victim in the chest and head and then pulling her hair.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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His two daughters, who are also local, likewise visit often.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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And his sister, likewise, complained about him.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Rams boss Les Snead and Chiefs leadership tandem Andy Reid and Brett Veach don’t seem hindered by obstacles either, despite later draft slots and paying future Hall of Fame quarterbacks.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Travel insurance won’t usually be much help, either.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The speed limit is 45 mph, 35 mph near the school, and there are no crosswalks besides at major intersections.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Talking about her films didn’t make sense, because everybody knows them and besides, there is little drama in them.—
Álex Ander,
Vanity Fair,
17 Apr. 2026
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But the war is also having a less visible, yet potentially more consequential, impact on some of the world’s other conflicts and crises.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Win it, and suddenly the series tightens, the doubt creeps in and the path gets a lot more complicated for Orlando.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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