similarly

Definition of similarlynext

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Recent Examples of similarly Portions of the river similarly dried up in 2021, 2022 and 2023, even after the state started imposing limits on how much water farmers could take. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Later on, his quiet New Year’s celebration is similarly upended by a visit from his walrus buddy, Barnacle. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026 The next administration might similarly feel that it is locked in conflict with Iran and thus press ahead. — Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026 To gain standing, plaintiffs must allege they have been harmed or will be harmed; asserting there could be harm to others who are similarly situated isn’t enough. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Textural and layered wallpaper looks are similarly quite en vogue right now, granting organic depth to a room that might otherwise feel small and ordinary. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Tyus, similarly, was a practice-squad call-up Sunday and returned kickoffs alongside Moore. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026 Newsom takes a similarly tactical approach to artificial intelligence, probably the defining issue of the coming presidential cycle. — Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026 Bonds work similarly to loans, wherein someone — in the case of bonds, the government, a company or a municipality — borrows money. — Personal Finance, TheWeek, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for similarly
Adverb
  • The bank also expects the Swiss franc to remain the preferred funding currency among investors for carry trades, as the Japanese yen strengthens.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Families should also think beyond graduation requirements to long-term readiness.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • These yachties aren’t as calloused as the erstwhile SURvers, so for the most part, the tour goes well.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
  • My leadership is much more about providing a very clear direction and making sure that there’s a high degree of autonomy for people to feel empowered and enabled to do so.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Similarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/similarly. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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