as in differently
in a different way
if you could do it over again, how else would you have done it?
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as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
is there anything else you would like to add to your list?
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Recent Examples of else
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
This is vital because nearly 40% of fatal overdoses occur in the presence of someone else, according to the CDC.
—Jackie Siegel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Cue the happy tears, sweat, and whatever else life throws at you—these mascaras won't budge.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
There’s a cool scene at a table where Eve has to assemble and fire a weapon before someone else does.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
This is vital because nearly 40% of fatal overdoses occur in the presence of someone else, according to the CDC.
—Jackie Siegel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Adjective
United has taken a purposeful tact in recent years to go after routes no one else flies, often to underserved destinations, and to me that’s a big win for travelers.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Cue the happy tears, sweat, and whatever else life throws at you—these mascaras won't budge.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for else
Adverb
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Animal rights activists see the spectacle differently.—
Chang W. Lee,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The drafting committee recognized that an innocent violator should be treated differently than somebody who intentionally brought abusive litigation.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Throughout their time in the villa, the Islanders are presented with a series of tests, including new bombshell contestants, Casa Amor and more.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Ironically, the story actually started with Lawrence — who created the Apple TV+ series, in addition to creating or co-creating Scrubs, Cougar Town, Ted Lasso, Shrinking, and more — praising Braff as an actor and director.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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After premiering in Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes ahead of an appearance in Shanghai’s Asian New Talent competition, the film is assured of further travel on the festival circuit, and should attract interest from specialist distributors and streaming platforms.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israel on Friday morning in retaliation, and the region is bracing for further military escalation.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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If the two galaxies are aligned just right, the light from the farther galaxy forms a ring around the nearer one.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Feb. 2025
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How fast these farther galaxies are receding from us (which is easily read off from their color) divided by their distances gives H0.—
Liz Kruesi,
WIRED,
8 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Before investing in additional tech, see if the existing tech stack can be retooled to better support your strategy.—
Craig Dempster,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Seniors who are 65 and older with low to middle incomes will be able to make an additional $4,000 deduction.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 Mar. 2020
Adjective
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Among other discoveries, Swain and her team of researchers were the first to demonstrate how use of magnetic resonance during surgery can help protect the brain when blood is cut off and how elevating body temperature can protect the spinal cord.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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There have inevitably been reports about interest from other clubs.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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“Else.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/else. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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