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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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Transport of a patient whose situation deems higher-level care is likewise severely compromised.
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Lithgow has likewise described getting pressure to drop from the cast, for an entirely different reason — Rowling’s political views.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Kyiv’s position on negotiations has likewise shifted.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The latest bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed to garner Democrat approval to advance in the Senate on Friday, and Republicans likewise voted down an unusual measure introduced by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer to fund TSA during the shutdown on Saturday.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Lithgow has likewise described getting pressure to drop from the cast, for an entirely different reason — Rowling’s political views.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Kyiv’s position on negotiations has likewise shifted.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The latest bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed to garner Democrat approval to advance in the Senate on Friday, and Republicans likewise voted down an unusual measure introduced by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer to fund TSA during the shutdown on Saturday.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
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An abysmal start to the 2025 season last fall led to Penn State firing then head coach James Franklin and promoting Smith on an interim basis.—
Rich Walsh,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The crew members then began preparing for the burn that will send them around the moon.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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These learnings now sit at the foundation of the Buahan concept and not only ensure that the hotel leaves a positive impact on the community, but also provide guests a level of immersion into the Balinese way of life that few other hotels of this caliber have managed to deliver.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The document also called on the need for investment and appropriate funding for the sheriff's office.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The layout is not fixed either and can change as children grow, priorities shift, and new preferences arise.—
Stefan Ionescu
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Airports are not red-carpet affairs either, of course.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The property really comes alive at dusk, so stick around for it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Being gentle with yourself is a form of bravery, so go ahead and indulge your softer side.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And, besides, he could be seen bear-hugging his players, as well as those of Newcastle, within moments of being led away from Barrott, twice turning back to shout and angrily gesticulate in the referee’s direction.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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And besides, a market that roared higher by 40% in less than seven months after the initial tariff shock last April is not one that should gain much fresh energy from incremental softening of tariff impacts at this point.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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And moreover, Tokyo in the 1990s was in a spiritual golden age, and for Hana, encountering feng shui and starting her yellow collection then was no different than going to the nail salon for us now.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Problems in the Persian Gulf, moreover, are likely to give further impetus to China-Russia energy cooperation in the Arctic, since the Northern Sea Route has always been advertised in both countries as an alternative to the volatile route from the Middle East.—
Lyle Goldstein,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likewise. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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