as well
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In addition, besides, also. For example, Mary is going to Italy and to France as well , or A fine conductor, he plays the violin as well . [1300s]
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With an equal or similar result, as in Since he can't get there in time, he might as well stay at home , or It's just as well that you came today, since Harry is here, too . [1400s]
Example Sentences
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That could include chief medical officers and chief nursing officers, as well as heads of surgery, emergency rooms, oncology, obstetrics, cardiology and other specialties, they say.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Many in Ukraine regard the UPA's members as heroes who fought for Ukrainian independence against the Soviet Red Army as well as Nazi Germany and Polish authorities.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Diagnostic fees cover time, labor and materials, as well as the expertise required to identify the source of a problem.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
In turn, “You Must Be Here for the Reading” works for both those who are novices to the space as well as those who are more experienced.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Unfortunately, the Reyes family are refugees as well.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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