AS WELL Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

as well

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as in then

in addition to what has been said I'd love to come to the party, but can my friend come as well?

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as in so

in like manner We might as well check out some local attractions while we're in town.

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Recent Examples of as well This is where Battlebots come in, those miniature mechanical smashing machines that evade each other (as well as giant killsaws, pulverizers and screws) while humans try directing them via joystick boxes. — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Clinical trials cost millions of dollars, so companies first must be convinced the drugs look promising enough for FDA approval, as well as have an edge over current medications. — Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 The Florida charges accuse the Castro regime of spying on Brothers to the Rescue as well as American government offices as part of the alleged conspiracy. — Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026 Multiple ceramides, which help support the skin barrier, as well as two peptides commonly used in collagen signaling. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as well

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