as in whatever
in spite of everything
the weather looked bad, but they were resolved to go on with their picnic regardless
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Recent Examples of regardless
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
But regardless, Al Guida’s massive forearms now made perfect sense.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
The Jayhawks, regardless, will be feeling much better heading into the Big 12 Tournament.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
While headlines about military conflicts can be daunting, stocks historically have been able to rise regardless.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
But there's no confusion about blankets or bathrobes; guests know these aren't gifts, some are just choosing to take them regardless.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
But regardless, Al Guida’s massive forearms now made perfect sense.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
The Jayhawks, regardless, will be feeling much better heading into the Big 12 Tournament.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
While headlines about military conflicts can be daunting, stocks historically have been able to rise regardless.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regardless
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
Adjective
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Hales, who is free on $160,000 bail, faces two counts of reckless burning causing death, two counts of reckless burning of an inhabited structure, two counts of child endangerment and one count of animal cruelty.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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He was acquitted at the first trial of murder and reckless endangerment.—
Mike Randall,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Half of likely voters remain inattentive to the race at this stage, meaning lower-polling candidates still retain potential pathways to growth if the field narrows organically.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tom Defur, also with the Caldwell Police Department, shared that his daughter was killed in a car crash because of an inattentive driver.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Both had a fever, a cough, a rash, pink eye, and cold symptoms.—
Andrew Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Both had a fever, a cough, a rash, pink eye, and cold symptoms.—
Andrew Jones,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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No motive has been cited for the assault by the woman who the Times reported had several prior arrests in her home state, including a bankruptcy case in 2013, an arrest for careless driving in 2021 and another arrest in 2023 on suspicion of domestic violence and battery.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ortiz has been arrested several times in Florida in the past, including for bankruptcy, suspicion of careless driving, and suspicion of domestic violence and battery.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The cacophonous pileup of cars and trucks driven by a wide variety of animals feels like a metaphor for our hopelessly polarized, chaotic and heedless society.—
Sharon Mizota,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The rules of polite society would bar this particular group from fraternizing together in such a heedless manner, but the Bridgerton wrap party brought the crew together for what appears to have been a very good time indeed.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And, by all accounts, his impetuous pardon of Cuellar may backfire.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Mercury News,
20 Dec. 2025
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Kelly’s impetuous decision to drop everything and travel abroad forces his loyal team, including publicist Liz (Laura Dern) and agent Ron (Sandler), among others, to join him.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Scenes meant to convey fondness and dramatic weight instead flatten into thoughtless repetition, as the series’ decades-long dissection of the final girl reveals itself as a stale brand asset.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
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Karlsson was on the wrong side of the puck all evening, made careless decisions and generally played a thoughtless game.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Regardless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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