either way

phrase

—used to say that whether one or the other of usually two possible decisions, actions, or results is chosen the result will be the same
I'm not sure if I will take the bus or train, but either way I will be there tonight.

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Of course, there's nothing more late-'00s and 2010s than ombré hair, but either way, there's nothing cooler than blonde hair with some rooty edge. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Sep. 2026 There's a decent amount of cabinetry and there should also be enough space to add a small fridge in there somewhere, but either way this clearly isn't equipped for full-time cooking. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026 Timetables are uncertain for some returns, but either way, football is better with primary quarterbacks available. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Whether these stories are fictional or heightened for comic effect is irrelevant; Simmons-Patterson’s conversational delivery and sly smile are so magnetic that audiences want to spend time in his universe either way. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for either way

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“Either way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/either%20way. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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