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Definition of elsenext
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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adjective

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Recent Examples of else
Adverb
No one else among the 150 children and staff was injured. ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026 As cars from Joe Gibbs Racing and Team Penske filled the entire top six of the running order, leaving Hendrick cars running 7-8-9, Gustafson tried bringing Elliott into the pits earlier than everyone else. Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 30 Mar. 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 See All Example Sentences for else
Recent Examples of Synonyms for else
Adverb
  • How to estrange—to imagine differently—our presence in such places?
    Stephanie Burt, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
  • This month, the cosmos dares you to do things differently, so trust your instincts and embrace the momentum.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down these questions and more in the latest episode of Processing Blue, an award-winning podcast about all things Panthers.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The Florida Panthers made franchise history on Tuesday night and, for at least one more night, mathematically kept their faint dreams of reaching the Stanley Cup playoffs alive.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Signaling further escalation, critical infrastructure in the region has come under fire.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Wacha dodged further trouble by striking out Braves first baseman Matt Olson.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • The festival is funded in part by the city of Charlotte, with additional support from the Hispanic Federation.
    Adam Bell April 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Sachs said additional data about Idahoans would likely have to be collected to fulfill the requirements.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.
    Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
  • 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
  • Sure, a lot of other stuff has to go right for the Royals to return to contention, including keeping their pitching staff healthy and progress by Caglianone and fellow promising rookie Carter Jensen.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Crews set fire to trees, grease and various other objects to try out the capabilities.
    Joy Benedict, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Else.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/else. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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