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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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Relevance
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as in also
in like manner
I mind my own business, and you should do likewise
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Cornell, likewise, highlighted admitted applicants whose interests braided together cryptography and disaster relief runs, air pollution research and Habitat for Humanity volunteer work, Crohn’s Disease research and efforts to save local pollinators.
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Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Oxford Industries, the company behind the Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer brands, likewise reported stronger results for the latest quarter than expected but still saw its stock fall 5.7%.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Oxford Industries, the company behind the Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer brands, likewise reported stronger results for the latest quarter than expected but still saw its stock fall 3.1%.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
China’s contributions to the Global Fund are likewise modest: whereas the United States, the fund’s largest donor, has contributed more than $26 billion, China has pitched in just $90 million, behind 21 other governments.
—Thomas J. Bollyky, Foreign Affairs, 24 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Oxford Industries, the company behind the Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer brands, likewise reported stronger results for the latest quarter than expected but still saw its stock fall 5.7%.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Oxford Industries, the company behind the Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer brands, likewise reported stronger results for the latest quarter than expected but still saw its stock fall 3.1%.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
China’s contributions to the Global Fund are likewise modest: whereas the United States, the fund’s largest donor, has contributed more than $26 billion, China has pitched in just $90 million, behind 21 other governments.
—Thomas J. Bollyky, Foreign Affairs, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likewise
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Talkback sold to Fremantle (then Pearson Television) and Fincham became CEO of Talkback Thames, which made comedies and the likes of The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent for ITV and long-running police drama The Bill.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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In those cases, then, AI wasn’t used to create a doc or song whole cloth, but as a tool to make something old new again.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Lucky Duck also shows up — in person this time — to quack at the panel and give them a late-in-the-game incentive to do better.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Prada also owns brands like Miu Miu, Church’s and Marchesi 1824.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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It wasn’t named in the companion antitrust cases of Hubbard or Carter, either.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The White House was asked, but didn’t address that either.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Shoulder pads are in for fall 2025 and so are other details that read unabashedly, authentically bold instead of being chained to the incessant trend cycle.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, carjacking rates within Washington were so high, the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) devised an undercover operation to take down an 18-year-old repeat offender who was allegedly working with other teenagers.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Before the identity questions get too weighty, though, Walton interrupts the chatter to fire a laser gun around wildly and eliminate none of his targets besides, eventually, Clone-Karl.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Joel and Ellie have their moments this season, but fans will have to wait for them, and pay a hefty emotional toll besides.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The standard repertory, moreover, barely budges.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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His Democratic colleagues, moreover, don’t count as no-sweat bets.—
Sean Gregory / Boston,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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The division of assets is additionally pending a final evaluation once Sullivan signs the paperwork.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Oscar executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan told IndieWire that host O’Brien additionally has a few surprises in store for audiences.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likewise. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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