either way
idiom
—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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But either way, the real payoff comes with time.
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Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Plants don't want drafts of warm or cold air either way, so avoid keeping plants on the radiator.
—Erin Huffstetler, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Bedding purists can choose between brilliant white or a no-nonsense grey—either way, expect crisp bedding meant for airy nights.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2026
Someone close might not know the score themselves, or might be hiding it — either way, go cautiously.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
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Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Plants don't want drafts of warm or cold air either way, so avoid keeping plants on the radiator.
—Erin Huffstetler, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Bedding purists can choose between brilliant white or a no-nonsense grey—either way, expect crisp bedding meant for airy nights.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2026
Someone close might not know the score themselves, or might be hiding it — either way, go cautiously.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 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 19 Feb. 2026.
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