as in then
in addition to what has been said
you won't convince them, and, in fact, I don't agree either!
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Recent Examples of either
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 18 May 2026
There were no major breakthroughs and few agreements, but there weren’t any blunders, either, and the frictionless summit brought China closer to a more stable footing in its most important — and often most volatile — bilateral relationship.
—Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 17 May 2026
Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Shelter insecurity and housing cost do not have to be an either or solution.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
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Adverb
Just don't wait too long to act, either, as strategic retirement moves made now can pay off for years or even decades still to come.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 18 May 2026
There were no major breakthroughs and few agreements, but there weren’t any blunders, either, and the frictionless summit brought China closer to a more stable footing in its most important — and often most volatile — bilateral relationship.
—Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 17 May 2026
Adjective
Or that having two pro leagues forces players into an either or decision.
—Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Shelter insecurity and housing cost do not have to be an either or solution.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for either
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
Adjective
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No one, after all, would be any the wiser: Hillary would coast to victory, so Democrats would continue running the government; FISA materials are highly classified, so they’d be kept under wraps.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
23 Dec. 2017
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In another Tuesday morning tweet, the president denied even knowing any the women who have spoken out.—
Benjamin Hart,
Daily Intelligencer,
12 Dec. 2017
Adverb
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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
Adjective
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On March 3rd, Jeffries invited several of the holdouts, including Gottheimer, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, of Florida, and Greg Landsman, of Ohio, to his office for a meeting.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Frank describes several forms that illness narratives can take.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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
Adjective
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Sia's Fan Favorite prize began in 2016, and she's since awarded over $1 million to various players.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The Mark Hotel, on Seventy-seventh Street and Madison, was a center of the hubbub, with a hundred and fifty-three rooms and suites booked out to various glam squads.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 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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“Either.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/either. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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