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

There appear to be a lot of groups — both reported or otherwise — interested in purchasing expansion teams. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Her statement did not elaborate or otherwise address why taking gifts from Paramount did not pose a conflict of interest. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Throw or fix any NFL game or event or otherwise manipulate or attempt to manipulate any play or other aspect of an NFL game. — Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Claude cannot have or raise kids—intensively or otherwise—or possess any insight into yours or mine, or know what your kid wants for dinner. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 16 July 2026

Rhymes for or otherwise

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