as in else
in a different way
the candidate was gracious in his defeat, though he clearly wished the election had gone otherwise
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This legal action diverts significant time and energy that could otherwise be directed toward supporting WordPress’s growth and health.
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Emma Roth, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
This trend is contributing directly to the housing shortage, as millions of homes that would otherwise be available to younger buyers remain occupied.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The ability to navigate without GPS ensures continuity of operations in scenarios where electronic warfare or environmental factors might otherwise compromise traditional navigation systems.
—Jack Hidary, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Research has long suggested that, for many people, anxiety symptoms spike and mental health otherwise suffers at night.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Emma Roth, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
This trend is contributing directly to the housing shortage, as millions of homes that would otherwise be available to younger buyers remain occupied.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The ability to navigate without GPS ensures continuity of operations in scenarios where electronic warfare or environmental factors might otherwise compromise traditional navigation systems.
—Jack Hidary, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Research has long suggested that, for many people, anxiety symptoms spike and mental health otherwise suffers at night.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Otherwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherwise. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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