as in also
in like manner
regulations that are disapproved of by teachers and students alike
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as in like
having qualities in common
all the houses in the neighborhood are alike in that they all have a one-car garage and a fenced-in backyard
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Recent Examples of alike
Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
The hotel has an on-site country-style pub, used by guests and locals alike, which in itself is a stroke of genius.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
One of my pieces was authenticated through eBay, and the leather, stitching, canvas, and quality are alike.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
Of course, no two homes are alike, and sometimes, the manufacturer's instructions can leave you with unanswered questions.
—Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
The hotel has an on-site country-style pub, used by guests and locals alike, which in itself is a stroke of genius.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Adjective
Humans and wildlife alike feast on the fruit, with a taste between a banana and a pineapple and a custard-like texture.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
One of my pieces was authenticated through eBay, and the leather, stitching, canvas, and quality are alike.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alike
Adverb
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If Richard Gadd’s show is among the limited series nominees, Jamie Bell will also land an acting nom.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Among Miamians, the hotel is best known for its extravagant Sunday Brunch; all tables become immediately filled with a combination of local residents and hotel guests, a natural overlap felt throughout the property, which is also home to the Four Seasons Residences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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Doing so on interactive streaming services isn’t just a matter of marrying an ad with a specific show.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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And so rivals again assailed Becerra’s performance as state attorney general and Health and Human Services secretary in the Biden administration.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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On the topic, Becerra noted that the state should work with an AI company to ensure that data centers stay in California and operate in a manner that benefits residents rather than causing issues similar to other states.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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On Thursday, a tipster sent us a copy of a similar bulletin drafted by Nissan in anticipation of a similar supply crunch—and an accompanying price hike for service departments.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The overall resolution of the Pro display is crisp, bright and certainly comparable to the MacBook Air display and possibly not far off that of the MacBook Pro.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Winners may not substitute, assign, or transfer any prize or redeem any prize for cash; however, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Subsequent news stories published in the Guinean press similarly framed Mohamed’s return as a triumph of justice.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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What sets a muffuletta, that iconic sandwich from New Orleans, apart from other sandwiches similarly stuffed with assorted deli meats is the olive salad that’s slathered across the bread.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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There is no analogous player in this squad to Grimaldo; Marc Cucurella, the man who has displaced him in the Spain team, is positionally smart but a more effective off-ball runner than on-ball playmaker.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The experience of using TikTok is analogous to watching TV.—
Jessica Maddox,
The Conversation,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Now, seemingly under pressure from the economic fallout from the war with Iran, Modi has framed ordinary consumer choices, such as buying less petrol and choosing work-from-home, as acts of patriotism.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
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What isn’t debatable is that their blend of talent, experience and mental fortitude left them uniquely positioned to thrive under such tense conditions.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alike. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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