every which way

adverb

1
: in every direction
2
: in a disorderly manner : irregularly
toys scattered about every which way

Examples of every which way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In Brazil, beans are cooked every which way, but this is the most basic and ubiquitous – a soupy vegetarian bean preparation typically served over white rice as a side. Sara Franklin, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Without butter or oil, this pan excelled at making eggs every which way with no sticking or browning. Christa Glennie, wsj.com, 26 Dec. 2023 The transition was seamless in every which way, including the classroom as Johnson was named the 2022-23 American Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year for his sport. Tom Layberger, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2023 After encountering YouTube’s demands to shut off the blockers, users turned every which way last month. WIRED, 3 Nov. 2023 The area is known for hotels, served by freeways going every which way. San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2023 In Paris, the runways were filled with striped designs that went every which way. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Oct. 2023 Imagine an endless piece of blank paper covered with a smattering of lines pointing every which way. Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2023 This is her baby, and she’s tried it every which way. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 11 Sep. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

probably by folk etymology from Middle English everich way every way

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of every which way was in 1820

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Cite this Entry

“Every which way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20which%20way. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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