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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The 1,000-yard seasons are a thing of the past either way, but Kelce has put up at least 800 yards every year in his 13-year career, save a rookie season that included all of one special teams snap.
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Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
And either way, why are these futures so vague?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Jan. 2026
But either way, this is nothing but a normal Christmas for the British royal family.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2025
Drink now or hold for a few years; you won’t be disappointed either way.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
And either way, why are these futures so vague?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Jan. 2026
But either way, this is nothing but a normal Christmas for the British royal family.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2025
Drink now or hold for a few years; you won’t be disappointed either way.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
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 9 Jan. 2026.
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