every which way

adverb

|Updated on: 20 Jun 2018

Definition of every which way

1 : in every direction

2 : in a disorderly manner : irregularly

toys scattered about every which way

Recent Examples of every which way from the Web

In the photo, German Chancellor Angela Merkel stands behind a long, narrow table, both hands pressed firmly into its surface atop some documents that are angled every which way.

— amy b wang, Washington Post, "The G-7 summit, summed up in one photo," 9 June 2018
It's been rendered in every which way—in every skirt length, in every kind of sleeve, in every pattern—meaning that there's one out there that fits your hopes, needs, and summer dress dreams.

— ana colon, Glamour, "Visit Other Condé Nast Sites," 1 June 2018
Chef Benjamin Sukle is known for his preparation of local, New England fish, served every which way on their crudo menu and theatrically presented in the whole roasted fish entrée.

— julia sherman, Vogue, "Why Providence, Rhode Island, Should Be Your Next Weekend Getaway," 15 Mar. 2018
Valhalla High’s Izzy Shane has taken tens of thousands of dives, twisting, turning, throwing her body every which way.

— steve brand, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Valhalla diver dedicated to moving up," 17 May 2018
During a series of encores, high- and middle-brow fused when Murray was given a bouquet — obligatory for triumphant opera divas — and then pulled a Bruce Springsteen, dashing out into the audience, tossing them every which way.

— david patrick stearns, Philly.com, "Bill Murray's odd variety show gets a big Philly ovation," 5 Apr. 2018
Fingers are pointing every which way — at Jennifer Lawrence, at Sara Foster, at Sanaa Lathan, and even at baby Blue Ivy Carter.

— rebecca farley, refinery29.com, "American Crime Story: Who Bit Beyoncé," 28 Mar. 2018
Of course menswear as an industry has exploded since then and menswear designers have twisted the look every which way (including right now, when casual is king).

— jake woolf, GQ, "Let Jimmy Butler Show You the Right Way to Wear Sneakers With a Suit," 27 Mar. 2018
Using his paws and tongue, and rolling his supple body every which way, Rialto is nearly always grooming, to keep himself sleek and smooth.

— lynda v. mapes, The Seattle Times, "From Seattle to Vancouver: See how Rialto the otter, once near death, is thriving," 24 Mar. 2018

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