as in then
in addition to what has been said
you won't convince them, and, in fact, I don't agree either!
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Recent Examples of either
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 18 May 2026
There were no major breakthroughs and few agreements, but there weren’t any blunders, either, and the frictionless summit brought China closer to a more stable footing in its most important — and often most volatile — bilateral relationship.
—Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 17 May 2026
Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Shelter insecurity and housing cost do not have to be an either or solution.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
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Adverb
Just don't wait too long to act, either, as strategic retirement moves made now can pay off for years or even decades still to come.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 18 May 2026
There were no major breakthroughs and few agreements, but there weren’t any blunders, either, and the frictionless summit brought China closer to a more stable footing in its most important — and often most volatile — bilateral relationship.
—Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 17 May 2026
Adjective
Or that having two pro leagues forces players into an either or decision.
—Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Shelter insecurity and housing cost do not have to be an either or solution.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for either
Adverb
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Slater missed and Alexander hit another Lumbar Check, and then again.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Yes, Arrowhead Stadium will be a friendlier environment then, but those two opponents aren’t exactly slouches either.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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No one, after all, would be any the wiser: Hillary would coast to victory, so Democrats would continue running the government; FISA materials are highly classified, so they’d be kept under wraps.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
23 Dec. 2017
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In another Tuesday morning tweet, the president denied even knowing any the women who have spoken out.—
Benjamin Hart,
Daily Intelligencer,
12 Dec. 2017
Adverb
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And besides, Star Wars fans won't have to wait too much longer to be reunited with their favorite Togruta warrior.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Any of these stories and many more besides could be this patient’s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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While many brands offer affordable hotel accommodations, several also stand out for good customer experiences and excellent amenities.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Right now, several Vionic sandals, sneakers, loafers, and ballet flats are marked down by as much as 74 percent.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
Adverb
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If Richard Gadd’s show is among the limited series nominees, Jamie Bell will also land an acting nom.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Among Miamians, the hotel is best known for its extravagant Sunday Brunch; all tables become immediately filled with a combination of local residents and hotel guests, a natural overlap felt throughout the property, which is also home to the Four Seasons Residences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Instead, Huxley suggests that all of the characters except Propter are suffering from various delusions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Around that same time, Castro was expanding the GAESA group, a business conglomerate connected to the military that had its hand in various industries.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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Another, more pointed example is Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Their sleek design would go well with everything from jeans and a lightweight button-up shirt, à la the Duchess, to a blazer and slacks for more formal occasions.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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“Either.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/either. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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