1
as in similarly
in like manner
we stayed at a historic London hotel, the same establishment that had also welcomed our grandparents many years ago
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2
as in then
in addition to what has been said
I'd like a motorcycle for my birthday; also, I'd like a new CD player
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Recent Examples of also
Brad Raffensperger, Georgia’s secretary of state, and Chris Carr, the state attorney general, are also running to replace Governor Kemp, who is term-limited.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 19 May 2026
Champion jockeys Jose Ortiz and Irad Ortiz Jr. were also identified in social media footage tied to the events.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The tech world has also been exciting markets this week, with shares of AI chipmaker Cerebras skyrocketing 68% in their Nasdaq debut, lifting the company’s market cap to $95 billion and highlighting the ongoing hunger for high-growth AI names.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 19 May 2026
Champion jockeys Jose Ortiz and Irad Ortiz Jr. were also identified in social media footage tied to the events.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The tech world has also been exciting markets this week, with shares of AI chipmaker Cerebras skyrocketing 68% in their Nasdaq debut, lifting the company’s market cap to $95 billion and highlighting the ongoing hunger for high-growth AI names.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for also
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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
Adverb
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Slater missed and Alexander hit another Lumbar Check, and then again.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Yes, Arrowhead Stadium will be a friendlier environment then, but those two opponents aren’t exactly slouches either.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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The large spiral staircase adds an air of grandeur, likewise for the back garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Europe likewise experienced a decline, from 28% in 2019 to 24% last year.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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For Roki Sasaki and the Los Angeles Dodgers, process and progression have been the priority this season — even when results didn’t show much of either.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Ball's problems with the dress didn't start at the reception, either.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Guthrie’s appearance on Password will be her first time onscreen besides on the Today show since her mother’s disappearance earlier this year.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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And besides, Apple still has the largest share of the smartphone market worldwide, with only Samsung realistically capable of overtaking it any time soon.—
Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Another, more pointed example is Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Their sleek design would go well with everything from jeans and a lightweight button-up shirt, à la the Duchess, to a blazer and slacks for more formal occasions.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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“Also.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/also. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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