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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as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
is there anything else you would like to add to your list?
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Recent Examples of else
Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Like everyone else, the dog starts out in black and white, only for his slurping tongue to gain some Technicolor.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
Parks, a Howard University commit, has lined up as receiver, running back, H-back, quarterback, punter and whatever else coach Karl Calhoun asks him to do.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
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Adverb
This leaves the Mets to use their money somewhere else in free agency next winter, and the options should be plentiful.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Like everyone else, the dog starts out in black and white, only for his slurping tongue to gain some Technicolor.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Cue the happy tears, sweat, and whatever else life throws at you—these mascaras won't budge.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
Parks, a Howard University commit, has lined up as receiver, running back, H-back, quarterback, punter and whatever else coach Karl Calhoun asks him to do.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for else
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And that means not just asking the right questions, but doing it differently from the others zillion candidates who read books on interviewing, memorize 50 questions, and regurgitate them robotically.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The tech companies engaged in a slow takeover of Hollywood seem to feel differently.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The nonpartisan Tax Foundation said the average American household will pay $2,100 a year more for goods because of the significant universal and reciprocal tariffs Trump announced Wednesday.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Clarifying shampoo could cause further dryness, so avoid these formulas if that sounds like you, says Novobielski.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2025
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The planned conversion of its other legacy offerings—PrimaLoft Silver and PrimaLoft Black—are two years out, with further proliferation not far behind.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If the two galaxies are aligned just right, the light from the farther galaxy forms a ring around the nearer one.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Feb. 2025
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How fast these farther galaxies are receding from us (which is easily read off from their color) divided by their distances gives H0.—
Liz Kruesi,
WIRED,
8 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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This article has been updated with additional information and remarks.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Two additional bedrooms each have their own baths, as does a small office off the kitchen, while a TV room/den sits next to a wine room that can accommodate up to 1,000 bottles.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
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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
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In the lead up to the party, Eady had expressed contrition to other cast members about her previous actions toward Moore.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Israeli government shut down the supply of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza ahead of the offensive, in a bid to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages and impose new conditions on the extension of the ceasefire.—
Tim Lister and Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Else.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/else. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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