1
as in whatever
in spite of everything
even though it's raining, I'm going to the golf course anyhow
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2
as in randomly
without definite aim, direction, rule, or method
clothes that were hurriedly stuffed anyhow into the suitcase
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3
as in anyway
whatever else is done or is the case
your mother called and said you don't need to stop by, but I think you should anyhow
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Recent Examples of anyhow
Putting an exception like that aside, anyhow, this is a singer/songwriter record in the classic sense.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
When Kimmel defied Disney’s request and proceeded with his problematic monologue anyhow on the night of September 15, Disney immediately began deliberating disciplinary action, up to and including potential suspension, and asked Kimmel to apologize on-air.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
But Starmer gripped the American President close, anyhow.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Indoor pesticides are not recommended because the mites will dry out in a day or two inside your home anyhow.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
When Kimmel defied Disney’s request and proceeded with his problematic monologue anyhow on the night of September 15, Disney immediately began deliberating disciplinary action, up to and including potential suspension, and asked Kimmel to apologize on-air.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
But Starmer gripped the American President close, anyhow.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Indoor pesticides are not recommended because the mites will dry out in a day or two inside your home anyhow.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anyhow
Adverb
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Wants to be sure her friends notice her new whatever-she's-wearing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2021
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And so the Administration of Harvard, by its own admission, has taken no action whatever.—
William F. Buckley Jr.,
National Review,
23 Oct. 2017
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Others have tried to explain the collapse as a real, spontaneous, randomly timed physical event that picks out a unique outcome from among the many possibilities — although just what factors would cause such a physical collapse are unclear.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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The mysterious case of a chain-saw-wielding vandal who appeared to randomly terrorize trees in and around downtown Los Angeles last year has come to an anticlimactic close.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But Richard Childress said it anyway.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2026
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Naturally, there were still some comments from people who resist thinking critically, but feel entitled to engage, anyway.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The good news is that Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse are through to the semifinals regardless after winning six of their nine round robin matches.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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The series was canceled after BBC Three faced budget cuts, but its worth a watch regardless, cliffhangers be damned.—
Sammi Burke,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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Edwards said decisions involving a ransom are always up to the family and that the FBI can help provide consultation.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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But being the first to break through the status quo hasn’t always sat comfortably with Edwards, who is keen to be credited not only for the color of her skin but also for her athletic ability.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But who goes to barbecue spots for french fries anyways?—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
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So anyways, the journey of the jackets!—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Anyhow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anyhow. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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