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
There’s no denying that the second-generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am muscle car tipped the scale toward kitsch, adding flares, spoilers, and a set of cringeworthy decals—available as of 1973 as a $55 option—to an otherwise respectable design.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
The trade group alleged the verification law uniquely threatens individual privacy and data security for millions of adults who otherwise have a First Amendment right to view the material.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 27 June 2025
But the – the folks who are otherwise law-abiding, tax-paying and – and enriching communities, there's got to be a better way.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 15 June 2025
Speak up when something doesn’t feel right, even if AI says otherwise.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
The trade group alleged the verification law uniquely threatens individual privacy and data security for millions of adults who otherwise have a First Amendment right to view the material.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 27 June 2025
But the – the folks who are otherwise law-abiding, tax-paying and – and enriching communities, there's got to be a better way.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 15 June 2025
Speak up when something doesn’t feel right, even if AI says otherwise.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherwise
Adverb
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Suede handbags will elevate your outfits, while slim sandals go with everything and do the look just slightly better than everyone else.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Resonance is also highly specific, meaning not everything vibrates with everything else.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Whoever replaces Thibodeau may believe differently.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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For instance, supply chain disruptions or rising inflation might impact retention differently across job types, regions, and even individual business units.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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“Otherwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherwise. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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