or anything

phrase

informal
: or a similar thing
Do you want some pretzels or anything?

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But the culture O’Brian describes to me doesn’t sound like a vanguard of white nationalism or anything close to a political organizing operation like the Democratic Socialists of America. — Nathan Taylor Pemberton, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026 Hawkers cannot solicit, negotiate or sell tickets or anything on parkland, which includes the subway station plazas and the sidewalks. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026 The season did not end with someone being chosen, or one of them giving an ultimatum or anything. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 This is especially useful for creative work, personal conversations, or anything that requires more nuance than a quick answer. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for or anything

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“Or anything.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20anything. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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