as in differently
in a different way
if you could do it over again, how else would you have done it?
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as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
is there anything else you would like to add to your list?
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Recent Examples of else
James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
The comparisons between Boy Kavalier and other former tech wunderkinds like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Steve Jobs are not subtle, but then, neither is much else about Earth.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Cue the happy tears, sweat, and whatever else life throws at you—these mascaras won't budge.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
What else is there to be gleaned from going behind the curtain?
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
The comparisons between Boy Kavalier and other former tech wunderkinds like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Steve Jobs are not subtle, but then, neither is much else about Earth.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
United has taken a purposeful tact in recent years to go after routes no one else flies, often to underserved destinations, and to me that’s a big win for travelers.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Cue the happy tears, sweat, and whatever else life throws at you—these mascaras won't budge.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for else
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The show will handle the absence of specific characters differently, with on-screen credit tributes to Hardwick and Joss specifically.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Although Perrin had experienced sickness with her previous pregnancies, this one hit differently.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This, incidentally, could lead to more persistent inflation if demand for higher wages (to keep up with the higher costs) drives up the cost of labor.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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This is a developing story that will be updated when more information becomes available.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The hope is that the solar park project will, in time, include panels in the stadium’s car park to produce further renewable energy.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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Open Control Center by swiping down from the top right, tap the cellular icon on the righthand margin, choose Satellite then Try Demo (further instructions here).—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That includes launches into low, medium and farther orbits.—
Selam Gebrekidan,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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If the two galaxies are aligned just right, the light from the farther galaxy forms a ring around the nearer one.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After opening the Everglades facility last month, DeSantis justified building the second detention center by saying President Donald Trump’s administration needs the additional capacity to hold and deport more immigrants.—
Kate Payne,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tenants of these properties, the investigation found, often deal with maintenance problems from delays to additional fees.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 Mar. 2020
Adjective
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The caramelization process converts starches to sugar in sweet potatoes as well as in other veggies.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Third, both Trump and Xi want to meet each other, most likely in the Fall in Asia.—
Scott Kennedy,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Else.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/else. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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