or otherwise

phrase

—used to refer to something that is different from something already mentioned

Intentionally or otherwise, they never told her about the party.

Examples of or otherwise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Any talk of changing the rules, salary cap or otherwise, to put reins on this kind of success would propagate underperformance and penalize this fascinating culture of constant improvement. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Which performers submitted an episode where their character is in mourning or otherwise traumatized? — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026

Anyone trapped by rising flood waters or otherwise in immediate danger from weather conditions should call 911. — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Ukraine's air force said on Thursday that Moscow launched 101 drones and four missiles into the country overnight, of which 66 drones were shot down or otherwise suppressed. — David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for or otherwise

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize