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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
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as in also
in like manner
I mind my own business, and you should do likewise
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Benatia, who is likewise a former Juventus player, was similarly effusive in his praise.
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Tom Williams, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Another Boston city councilor of color, Kendra Lara, likewise retired that same year due to ill health – the voters (and the cops) got sick of her.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
The ship’s nautical interiors likewise nod to history.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Wheaton Precious Metals likewise delivered all-time highs in the second quarter, generating $503 million in revenue and $415 million in operating cash flow.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Tom Williams, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Another Boston city councilor of color, Kendra Lara, likewise retired that same year due to ill health – the voters (and the cops) got sick of her.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
The ship’s nautical interiors likewise nod to history.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Wheaton Precious Metals likewise delivered all-time highs in the second quarter, generating $503 million in revenue and $415 million in operating cash flow.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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In early fall, use it as a warm accent with your favorite summer dresses, then pair it with jeans or leggings once the weather cools down later in the season.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ball hit the receiver, bounced off tight end Jonnu Smith and then landed back in Metcalf’s arms.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Schmitt also emphasized the importance of focusing on other aspects of the bill, including no taxes on overtime and no taxes on tips.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Of course, with a luxury experience also comes a luxurious price tag and the cost of tickets won’t be the kind of budget fares people most associate with bus travel.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In general, seniors with high incomes would not qualify; lower income seniors who do not pay taxes would not benefit, either.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Offense isn't the place the Eagles made a notable addition either.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Miami’s play was so decisively putrid that the 33-8 loss to the Colts seemed almost a blessing because the game felt so much more lopsided than that.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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The series has so far been responsible for 51 seasons during its nearly two-decade run.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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And besides, a lifetime-achievement award being presented to him in Tuscany makes for a good excuse.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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And besides, damage has already been done.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
23 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Hidden Gem is a blue-green blend that helps spaces feel grounded, and moreover, unique.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The team found that all three activity levels started out some 50 percent lower than in the eggs' surrounding support cells—and, moreover, such fell further as the eggs matured.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The Newport News is additionally equipped with advanced sonar to support surveillance as well as Harpoon anti-ship missiles and Mark 48 torpedoes for potential interdiction of surface ships.—
Amir Daftari
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The couple additionally have raised their nephew, Jules, since the death of Guy's sister Morgan in 2011.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likewise. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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