if anything

phrase

Synonyms of if anythingnext
: on the contrary even : perhaps even
if anything, you ought to apologize

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The day after receiving her results, Royers forwarded them to the city’s lead office, asking if anything could be done. Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2026 Review the terms before making a payment, and walk away if anything feels rushed. Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 Your smartphone receives a notification if anything suspicious is spotted, or if the doorbell is rung, obviously. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 This script explained which different camera positions were desired; if anything wasn't possible, the astronauts would offer suggestions of better locations. Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for if anything

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“If anything.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20anything. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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