somehow
adverb
some·how
ˈsəm-ˌhau̇ 
: in one way or another not known or designated : by some means
we'll manage somehow
Examples of somehow in a Sentence
She somehow managed to find her earring in the sand.
It will all work out somehow.
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Toronto somehow won despite shooting just 32 percent from the field and 4-for-30 (13 percent) from 3-point range.
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Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The belief that certain bodies are somehow more expendable — more durable, more suitable for risk — has quietly sustained American biomedical advancement for decades, with consequences that continue to reverberate.
—Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite a pair of six-game losing streaks and another five-game losing streak, the B’s were somehow able to grind their way to a 100-point season.
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Bierman captured the moment as Wetjen stood near the green, casually holding a wedge while taking the call — a scene that somehow makes getting drafted to the NFL feel like just another Saturday afternoon.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The belief that certain bodies are somehow more expendable — more durable, more suitable for risk — has quietly sustained American biomedical advancement for decades, with consequences that continue to reverberate.
—Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite a pair of six-game losing streaks and another five-game losing streak, the B’s were somehow able to grind their way to a 100-point season.
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Bierman captured the moment as Wetjen stood near the green, casually holding a wedge while taking the call — a scene that somehow makes getting drafted to the NFL feel like just another Saturday afternoon.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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somehow
adverb
some·how
-ˌhau̇
: in one way or another
we'll manage somehow
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