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as in then
in addition to what has been said
the owner of the restaurant is likewise the owner of the deli next door
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Relevance
2
as in also
in like manner
I mind my own business, and you should do likewise
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Recent Examples of likewise
Entry to the holy cities has likewise been tightened.
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Juwayriah Wright, Time, 4 June 2025
The Red Sox, meanwhile, have fared a bit better, though they likewise are disappointed with how their season has gone thus far.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Overseas, Lilo & Stitch is likewise going up against Final Reckoning.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Although Jackson committed no errors, his fielding was likewise suspect.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Juwayriah Wright, Time, 4 June 2025
The Red Sox, meanwhile, have fared a bit better, though they likewise are disappointed with how their season has gone thus far.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Overseas, Lilo & Stitch is likewise going up against Final Reckoning.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Although Jackson committed no errors, his fielding was likewise suspect.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likewise
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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But at least then neither one of us felt like the other was being treated better.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Iran’s retaliation could also come in the form of cyber attacks against American or Israeli interests.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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The West Ridge campus also expanded to become more than 30 acres, with the additions of a restaurant, a gift shop and a bakery, all of which provide places for Misericordia residents to work.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
Adverb
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Rent prices in Chicago show no signs of easing either.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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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
Adverb
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One that is not so honed in on aging in one type of barrel, but makes superb whisky nonetheless, is Oban.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2025
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Three Posts Cayton 5-Piece Tiered Shelf While decor is important, so is having a place to display those accent pieces.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
22 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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This scripture becomes a foretelling to the film’s narrative, and moreover the problems that soon follow.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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All three winning titles had a common quality, moreover: the ability to address urgent issues but also entertain. Canneseries Business But was Canneseries any good for business?—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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She was additionally fined $40,000 and ordered to pay the $120,000 judgment, as well as give a DNA sample relating to her felony charge.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Her second husband, no better, was additionally physically abusive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likewise. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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