1
as in whatever
in spite of everything
even though it's raining, I'm going to the golf course anyhow
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2
as in randomly
without definite aim, direction, rule, or method
clothes that were hurriedly stuffed anyhow into the suitcase
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as in anyway
whatever else is done or is the case
your mother called and said you don't need to stop by, but I think you should anyhow
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Recent Examples of anyhow
Williams wasn’t an elite pass rusher, not yet anyhow.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
When Kimmel defied Disney’s request and proceeded with his problematic monologue anyhow on the night of September 15, Disney immediately began deliberating disciplinary action, up to and including potential suspension, and asked Kimmel to apologize on-air.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
But Starmer gripped the American President close, anyhow.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Indoor pesticides are not recommended because the mites will dry out in a day or two inside your home anyhow.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
When Kimmel defied Disney’s request and proceeded with his problematic monologue anyhow on the night of September 15, Disney immediately began deliberating disciplinary action, up to and including potential suspension, and asked Kimmel to apologize on-air.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
But Starmer gripped the American President close, anyhow.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Indoor pesticides are not recommended because the mites will dry out in a day or two inside your home anyhow.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anyhow
Adverb
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Wants to be sure her friends notice her new whatever-she's-wearing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2021
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And so the Administration of Harvard, by its own admission, has taken no action whatever.—
William F. Buckley Jr.,
National Review,
23 Oct. 2017
Adverb
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On Instagram Thursday, the Spanish singer randomly dropped an adorable picture of his brood.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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The good Samaritan who helped a woman after she was randomly attacked in Queens is speaking out.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Some women have forged ahead anyway.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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Who needs opponent rating anyway?—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Pedro Neto said sorry for pushing a ball boy during Chelsea’s defeat at Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, and also gave the kid his shirt — but UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the winger regardless.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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So regardless, each carpet needs to feel good to my talent.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The American always had the engine and work rate to flit between defensive and attacking duties in a central midfield berth.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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After all, there’s always room for one more.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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From Alan Cumming’s Floop, the Thumb Thumbs, the spy gadgets and set-pieces, this movie is very memorable, but really visually fun to rewatch anyways.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2026
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But who goes to barbecue spots for french fries anyways?—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Anyhow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anyhow. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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