as well as
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In as satisfactory or good a way as. For example, After the operation, she was supposed to walk around as well as she could without limping . [c. 1400]
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To the same extent as, as much as. For example, He is an excellent teacher as well as being a fine musician . [c. 1440]
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In addition to, as in The editors as well as the proofreaders are working overtime . [c. 1700]
Example Sentences
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Recovery in F-Series production and a “continued” prioritization of higher-margin vehicles, as well as potential future customer announcements related to the energy business, are likely to support that upside view.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Through the sovereign-wealth fund, which comprises numerous smaller funds, officials have funneled more money into schools and college tuition, as well as a recently launched, first-of-its-kind statewide universal child-care program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
In response the Chinese government has said its country's development of AI was "the result of its own dedication and effort as well as international cooperation".
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Insecticides such as organophosphates, synthetic pyrethroids and phenylpyrazoles cause paralysis and death of these insects, as well as disrupting the bees ability to navigate.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Unfortunately, it didn’t work as well as they wanted.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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