as well
phrase
1
: in addition : also
there were other features as well
2
: to the same extent or degree : as much
open as well to the poor as to the rich
3
: with equivalent, comparable, or more favorable effect
might just as well have stayed home
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The move attracted criticism from former presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush, as well as billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates.
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Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Of course, when training in heat and humidity, staying hydrated is critical as well as attempts to stay as cool as possible when training during hot temperatures.
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Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
6 July 2026
The statement is for Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Big Sur as well as San Francisco County.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
Ian Williamson, dean of the business school, said the new federal policy played a role in the decision as well as student scheduling preferences.
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Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Their hairdos are almost identical as well, even if Dany’s is more elaborate.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.
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New Atlas,
6 July 2026
The Illinois Tollway plans to reduce backups at the congested nexus by adding lanes to northbound and southbound I-355 in the Downers Grove area as well as ramp improvements.
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Marni Pike,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
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Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Of course, when training in heat and humidity, staying hydrated is critical as well as attempts to stay as cool as possible when training during hot temperatures.
—
Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
6 July 2026
The statement is for Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Big Sur as well as San Francisco County.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
Ian Williamson, dean of the business school, said the new federal policy played a role in the decision as well as student scheduling preferences.
—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Their hairdos are almost identical as well, even if Dany’s is more elaborate.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.
—
New Atlas,
6 July 2026
The Illinois Tollway plans to reduce backups at the congested nexus by adding lanes to northbound and southbound I-355 in the Downers Grove area as well as ramp improvements.
—
Marni Pike,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
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“As well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20well. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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