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
Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Everything else is increasingly expendable.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
And with Vietnam as the sneaker production capital, that specialized expertise limits where else brands can go for athletic performance shoes.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Adverb
On Etna’s slopes, the Benanti and Tornatore wineries produce nerello mascalese and carricante from vines rooted in volcanic soil, unlike anything else growing in Europe right now.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Everything else is increasingly expendable.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Adjective
The complaint does not say where else Taylor lives.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
And with Vietnam as the sneaker production capital, that specialized expertise limits where else brands can go for athletic performance shoes.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for else
Adverb
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Clearing cold cases in 2026 Every law enforcement agency across the country reports crime and investigation statistics to the federal government differently, making calculating the number of cold cases solved each year exceedingly difficult.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Growing up with dyslexia, the 19-year-old from Jacksonville learned early to see the world differently and overcome challenges many classmates never faced.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Brother Lawrence Washington’s military service doubtless turned George’s British empires eyes in that direction, yet the temporary nature of Lawrence’s service gave George little more than a taste of what a life at arms entailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Within a sprawling œuvre—more than a dozen books of poetry, fiction, and essays—the act of writing itself is often the main character.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed, driving concerns over dwindling oil stockpiles and a further oil shock, according to statements from the International Energy Agency, alongside banks and energy executives.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Travelers from farther locales often fly into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), which is about a 40-minute drive away.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Avalanches could travel farther downslope than usual and may run into areas traditionally thought of as safe.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pour in an additional 4 cups water (chicken should be covered; if not, add more water).—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Congress approve an additional $44 million to the BIS to combat illicit export of technology and additional set of full- and -part-time positions devoted to export enforcement, AI executive order implementation, and modernization—all directed toward this exact issue.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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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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One out of every 16 minutes across six hours of NCAA football bowl games referenced gambling — far less than any other sport.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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And while track and field adopted the dual-advancement and dual-medal system, the policy does not easily translate to head-to-head contact sports or other athletic competitions, creating what critics see as a glaring inconsistency across the state.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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“Else.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/else. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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