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
Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
It’s shown competition there isn’t exactly easy, either.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 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
The sentimental pull of a vintage streetcar doesn’t hurt either.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
It’s shown competition there isn’t exactly easy, either.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 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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Their lead then was up to 69-50 at halftime.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2026
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Moreno’s double then spurred a four-run rally.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 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, sprays aren’t good for the environment.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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And besides, the fashion mood lately has moved toward a more refined, agile elegance.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Suffice it to say that eventually the tale of childhood catches up with the adult Sasha (played by Amy Zimmer), a filmmaker, who attempts to make sense of her past and Jeremy’s fate by undertaking her own investigation, at several decades’ remove.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The suspect drove through several red lights while officers trailed behind in the Westchester, Inglewood and South LA neighborhoods.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Dutch firm also makes a deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machine.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Le Brach's savory-food chef is also in charge of the light canteen menu here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Defense attorneys, who said Horner has autism spectrum disorder and various mental illnesses, are asking jurors to sentence Horner to life in prison without parole.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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In most cases, those were rejected, and some activists were even arrested on various charges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Consider venturing southeast to South Caicos for a more intimate and undeveloped look at what are arguably the destination’s most jaw-dropping beaches.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The bill defines vehicular homicide more clearly and expands the crime of criminally negligent homicide, a felony, to include vehicular homicide.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Either.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/either. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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