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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Recent Examples of otherwise
But a judge ruled otherwise – based on Trump’s and Musk’s statements and social media posts.
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
The cape was just one physical item produced from a broader, otherwise digital-only collection that featured a variety of images that displayed how generative AI can be used for design.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
Sections of the fanbase have expressed their disappointment with this, noting how this resource was often used to gift tickets to friends who may not otherwise have the opportunity to support their club at the stadium.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
These will all occur in low-income countries where people otherwise cannot afford anti-viral medications to fight HIV.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
The cape was just one physical item produced from a broader, otherwise digital-only collection that featured a variety of images that displayed how generative AI can be used for design.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
Sections of the fanbase have expressed their disappointment with this, noting how this resource was often used to gift tickets to friends who may not otherwise have the opportunity to support their club at the stadium.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
These will all occur in low-income countries where people otherwise cannot afford anti-viral medications to fight HIV.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Otherwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherwise. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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