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 singer will also perform Saturday night at Wembley Stadium, so expect another cover or guest to shake up the set list.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
The film is also on track to earn between $22 million and $24 million in its opening weekend, according to Deadline.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Read’s health issues may also play a significant role in her future.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
Scherzinger is also on TIME’s 2025 list of the most influential people in the world.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 June 2025
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
The film is also on track to earn between $22 million and $24 million in its opening weekend, according to Deadline.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Read’s health issues may also play a significant role in her future.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
Scherzinger is also on TIME’s 2025 list of the most influential people in the world.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for also
Adverb
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The Sisters of Mercy then typically placed those babies with adoptive parents.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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General manager Garth Snow traded Griffin Reinhart to the Oilers for the 16th and 33rd picks, then grabbed Barzal.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Adverb
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Carey follows at a likewise Cooperstown-worthy .380.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
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The player, likewise, appears open to extending in Vancouver.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Adverb
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Those drivers who might qualify to take on a six-figure car loan are unlikely to maximize the tax break, either.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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That descent felt a lot like playing Death Stranding again, and what followed wasn't too different, either.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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By now she’s made her choice and nearly loaded the moving truck besides.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2025
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The faculty included experts on all five of the world’s major faith traditions, as well as scholars fluent in another dozen or so minor religions besides.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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His tourist-centric design would be considerably more luxe than the Circle Line.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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During the second inning, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos lifted a sinking line drive into right field, conjuring Espada’s memories of a far more consequential fly ball hit to that same spot.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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“Also.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/also. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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