Thesaurus results for LEASTWAYS

leastways

adverb

ˈlēst-ˌwāz

Definition of leastways

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as in always

whatever else is done or is the case the minister is fixing to get married, leastways that's what everyone at the diner was saying

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The display glasses didn’t always respond to thumb swipes and sometimes lagged after voice commands.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Sally Hayden’s reportage is always deeply humane, rigorous and challenging, and this new book promises to be an education.

— Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of always

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The Chicago Teachers Union pushed to be part of the program anyway, arguing every dollar would help stave off potential layoffs or program cuts.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Until Monday night, anyway, when the Chiefs blasted Denver 31-10 behind Walker’s 173 yards on 23 carries — including a 60-yard touchdown run on a bold fourth-and-1 that in itself illustrated the abiding evolution of Reid.

— Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026

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