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
Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Where else are there opportunities to put money to work?
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
Here’s what else community members should know about the appointment of Ruszkowski and his authority as a conservator.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
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Adverb
The judges and everyone else who works at the court have their jobs cut out for them.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Where else are there opportunities to put money to work?
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Still, the impulse to try to teach kids to navigate a convoluted financial system is understandable, given that there’s so much else parents can’t prepare their kids for, economically.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
Here’s what else community members should know about the appointment of Ruszkowski and his authority as a conservator.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for else
Adverb
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The central bank is likely to soon have a new leader who sees inflation very differently.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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There is a reason that professionals do it differently.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
4 Mar. 2026
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As launch costs plummet, space is no longer just for observation but for massive infrastructure to address clean energy needs and much more.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That marked one of the most significant engagements between the two groups since a fragile ceasefire went into effect in November 2024, and Israel has not ruled out further action.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Officials have not yet released further operational details about the aircraft involved or the broader security situation.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Avalanches could travel farther downslope than usual and may run into areas traditionally thought of as safe.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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As of now, the highest probabilities for significant snow are maxed out generally from Interstate 70 and points south into northern West Virginia and northwest Maryland, with probabilities tapering off the farther north into KDKA's forecast area.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But with complete control of the skies Hegseth said the air forces would use 500-, 1,000- and 2,000-pound precision bombs with additional planes.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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The warning for people to leave the area south of the Litani River came a day after Israel sent additional troops into southern Lebanon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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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Walsh was joined by Sean Davis, Saagar Enjeti, and other conservative commentators who spent the day accusing the administration of bungling its messaging on the conflict.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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That larger halo could bring multiple globular clusters together, but could also not necessarily contain other reservoirs of gas or normal matter, being instead overwhelmingly dominated by dark matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Else.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/else. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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