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
Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
GLP-1s had helped her more than anything else had.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
Here’s what else community members should know about the appointment of Ruszkowski and his authority as a conservator.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
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Adverb
Never mentioned, or even alluded to… which was the case for anything else that might have raised much of an eyebrow or a stir, in a show that could have aired at just about any time in the 21st century, aside from the closing montage of Charlie Kirk imagery.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
GLP-1s had helped her more than anything else had.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Still, the impulse to try to teach kids to navigate a convoluted financial system is understandable, given that there’s so much else parents can’t prepare their kids for, economically.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
Here’s what else community members should know about the appointment of Ruszkowski and his authority as a conservator.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for else
Adverb
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Whole fruit, for example, behaves very differently than cookies or candy.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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While the footprint on this ship remains consistent with Wish, most of the spaces on board have been themed differently.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Parents and safety advocates, who for years have called for more online guardrails, say the trial is a crucial moment of accountability.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But century bonds make more sense for institutions like university endowments or governments expected to stick around for generations.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The killings of Good and Pretti sparked further fear and backlash.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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But with no further contact, the family posted social media videos urging anyone holding Guthrie to make contact.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As of now, the highest probabilities for significant snow are maxed out generally from Interstate 70 and points south into northern West Virginia and northwest Maryland, with probabilities tapering off the farther north into KDKA's forecast area.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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If this is the case, then the greater abundances of calcium and aluminum in the farther part of the circumplanetary disk should lead to a thicker crust for the lunar far side as compared to the near side.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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More than 25 additional people were injured during the attack in the small mountain town.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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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Yakitori's menu also features several specialty items inspired by Chapman's soul food background, likely not found at other Japanese steakhouses.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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As for sales at Kering’s other brands, Saint Laurent was stable in Q4, marking another quarter of improvement, while Bottega Veneta was up 3%.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Else.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/else. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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