as in else
in a different way
the candidate was gracious in his defeat, though he clearly wished the election had gone otherwise
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Recent Examples of otherwise
The approach works by analyzing energy usage patterns across multiple data points and identifying inefficiencies that might otherwise go unnoticed—especially when left to humans alone.
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David Ly, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
And any reporting and any rhetoric that’s trying to claim otherwise is simply false.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
California Missing camper ‘miraculously’ found alive after surviving weeks in snowy High Sierra
May 16, 2025
After she was rescued, medics determined she was dehydrated, but otherwise in good condition, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
White pointed-toe stilettos completed her otherwise decidedly muted outfit.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for otherwise
David Ly, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
And any reporting and any rhetoric that’s trying to claim otherwise is simply false.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
California Missing camper ‘miraculously’ found alive after surviving weeks in snowy High Sierra
May 16, 2025
After she was rescued, medics determined she was dehydrated, but otherwise in good condition, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
White pointed-toe stilettos completed her otherwise decidedly muted outfit.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherwise
Adverb
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So, what else then is the U.S. doing about the NB.1.8.1?—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Just as brown and white cords might have different meanings in different genres, other variables could shift too: a llama-hair cord might mean one thing in a census and something else entirely in a tribute record.—
Sam Kean,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2025
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Germany and Leverkusen were built differently for good reason, but there is at least the suggestion that, alongside Musiala, Wirtz is not quite Wirtz.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Each state is responding differently to changes at the federal level.—
John F. McQuillan,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Otherwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherwise. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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