ON THE OTHER HAND Synonyms: 7 Similar Words

on the other hand

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as in instead

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Recent Examples of on the other hand Affordability, on the other hand, reflects whether your income can keep up with the level of those prices. —

Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026 The Naked and Famous, on the other hand, tastes to me like nothing so much as a more interesting Margarita. —

Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 23 May 2026 Mineral filters, on the other hand, are suspended particles that can sometimes leave a cast or alter foundation shades, though nano or micronized versions tend to sit more smoothly. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026 Workers, on the other hand, are more skeptical. —

Rushda Afzal, Harvard Business Review, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the other hand

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According to the president of Iran’s soccer federation, the team will instead establish its base camp in Mexico.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026
Some barbers worked out of their homes instead.

— Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026

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“On the other hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on%20the%20other%20hand. Accessed 28 May. 2026.

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