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as in then
in addition to what has been said
the owner of the restaurant is likewise the owner of the deli next door
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as in also
in like manner
I mind my own business, and you should do likewise
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This shooting in the Baladiyat district of Iraq likewise shapes the storytelling focus.
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
His surgical training likewise incorporated was completed at the top centers in the field.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Iger appeared at Disney’s pitch two years ago, and former CEO Bob Chapek did likewise in 2021, both nods to the changing of the guard in the company’s corner office.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Just as chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini train on vast troves of internet text, AI robots likewise require extensive data on human action to handle advanced physical tasks.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
His surgical training likewise incorporated was completed at the top centers in the field.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Iger appeared at Disney’s pitch two years ago, and former CEO Bob Chapek did likewise in 2021, both nods to the changing of the guard in the company’s corner office.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Just as chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini train on vast troves of internet text, AI robots likewise require extensive data on human action to handle advanced physical tasks.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likewise
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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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
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
Adverb
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Doing so on interactive streaming services isn’t just a matter of marrying an ad with a specific show.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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And so rivals again assailed Becerra’s performance as state attorney general and Health and Human Services secretary in the Biden administration.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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
Adverb
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The world, moreover, has changed, and moved Spain’s way.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Kate’s new trip, moreover, will be a rare solo visit, without Prince William.—
Roberta Mercuri,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likewise. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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