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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Leading the Future and Public First Action are the AI-related super PAC operations getting a lot of the attention, but others are making endorsements and spending heavily as well.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
“We further strengthened BASF’s position in the market and achieved major progress with our restructuring as well as portfolio measures,” Chief Executive Markus Kamieth said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Bowe managed to help Musa on to a lifeboat, as well as another boy, but said Musa was "not in a good way".
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
‘You know what it says as well as I do. Everyone does.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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