else 1 of 2

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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adjective

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Recent Examples of else
Adverb
So there's a widening gap between the small constellation of global superstars and everyone else struggling to get by in local, grassroots music scenes. Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025 Audiences who don't immediately switch over to something else at the film's conclusion will be treated to a fun mid-credits scene that acts as a sort of epilogue to the film. Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 25 July 2025
Adjective
United has taken a purposeful tact in recent years to go after routes no one else flies, often to underserved destinations, and to me that’s a big win for travelers. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Cue the happy tears, sweat, and whatever else life throws at you—these mascaras won't budge. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for else
Recent Examples of Synonyms for else
Adverb
  • While this isn't the first time someone has reached out to apologize or reconnect, this message – from this particular bully – hit differently.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 July 2025
  • Indeed, Chris Stringer, a paleoanthropologist at the Natural History Museum in London, sees things differently.
    Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 26 July 2025
Adjective
  • Georgia picked up two more commitments late last week in four-star linebacker Nick Abrams and defensive lineman Valdin Sone and ranks No. 2 in the 247Sports Team Composite ranking, three spots ahead of Texas.
    Marc Weiszer, The Tennessean, 22 July 2025
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte and so much more PSL is a common acronym for Pumpkin Spice Latte but has several other meanings, as well.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • But the truth is that assuming shuts off further discussion.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • Financially, Scott will continue to control marital funds, covering household expenses and temporarily providing Kelley $10,000 per month for living costs contingent on court order or further agreement.
    Danielle Bacher, People.com, 19 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Goldbeck referred additional questions to Bear Development, which didn't immediately respond to requests for more information.
    Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
  • Environmental conditions are generally favorable for some additional development over the next day or so while the system moves west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.
    Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
  • 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
  • According to English, wages at other manufacturing plants that do similar work are much higher than at Challenge, where some employees are paid as little as $18 an hour.
    Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
  • Despite the overall increase, significant reductions in veteran homelessness in Indianapolis and the U.S. at large hold lessons for how to help other groups, advocates say.
    Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 24 July 2025

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