as in else
in a different way
the candidate was gracious in his defeat, though he clearly wished the election had gone otherwise
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Recent Examples of otherwise
Third, personalism of security forces weakens the power of other groups that might otherwise constrain the leader, such as elites in the ruling political party and even generals who oppose a leader’s power grab.
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Joe Wright, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
More bullish analysts say otherwise: That Musk’s White House presence could be a boon for Tesla, whose future lies in autonomous driving and robotics.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Stick to specific notes or try a fragrance enhancer
Perfumes are made up of a mix of raw materials and, unless otherwise stated, synthetics.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025
That’s according to a new teaser from the network otherwise scant on details about the follow-up.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
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Joe Wright, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
More bullish analysts say otherwise: That Musk’s White House presence could be a boon for Tesla, whose future lies in autonomous driving and robotics.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Stick to specific notes or try a fragrance enhancer
Perfumes are made up of a mix of raw materials and, unless otherwise stated, synthetics.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025
That’s according to a new teaser from the network otherwise scant on details about the follow-up.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for otherwise
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“Otherwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherwise. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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