as well

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Synonyms of as wellnext
1
: in addition : also
there were other features as well
2
: to the same extent or degree : as much
open as well to the poor as to the rich
3
: with equivalent, comparable, or more favorable effect
might just as well have stayed home

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But the White House cut its offices and weakened its ability to follow up with cases, as well as slashed funding to research on disparities that people of color face in getting diagnosed and attaining resources for disabilities. — Claire Sibonney, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 That includes federal funds as well as states investing more money directly to school districts to make their own decisions on how to invest in school safety, DePaoli said. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 He has also been allowed weekly meetings with his wife, as well as telephone and WhatsApp contact with relatives in Pakistan and abroad, the ministry said. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 The category honors pop performances by two or more soloists working together, as well as groups, duos and similar acts. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as well

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of as well was in the 14th century

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