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
But Starmer gripped the American President close, anyhow.
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Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
But in reality, a ZR1 costs maybe half a GTD, and getting an allocation might prove impossible for most prospective GTD buyers anyhow.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 17 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
In urban areas like New York City, where many spend most of their time outside of the house anyhow, having less space can be a fair trade off for living in a neighborhood that’s closer to the restaurants, stores, and venues that attract people to big cities in the first place.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 21 July 2025
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Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
But in reality, a ZR1 costs maybe half a GTD, and getting an allocation might prove impossible for most prospective GTD buyers anyhow.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 17 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
In urban areas like New York City, where many spend most of their time outside of the house anyhow, having less space can be a fair trade off for living in a neighborhood that’s closer to the restaurants, stores, and venues that attract people to big cities in the first place.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 21 July 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
Adverb
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The participants, whose ages ranged from 50 to 80, were randomly given either ALZ-801 pills or a placebo for about 18 months.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Place remaining ½ cup chocolate chips randomly on teddy bear faces, avoiding mouth area.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But anyway, this had been agreed for some time.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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And, anyway, who but élitists would object to a big ballroom that looks like the banquet hall of a third-rate casino?—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Employees deemed essential to public safety, including military personnel, law enforcement officers, border patrol and air traffic controllers, are required to work regardless.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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But regardless, the storm is expected to be devastating for Jamaica.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Though the serial killer in each installment of Scream is always revealed to be a different person, the phone voice has remained consistent since Jackson, now 65, took on the job back in 1996.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Drinkwitz has helped the Tigers get talented players and stay in contention, but Mizzou will always have a difficult path in the SEC.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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He was seated in the U.S. House anyways Jan. 3, 2023.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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There was only one other woman working for the team’s front office, and Cooper says her dream was to open a community center similar to a YMCA or Boys and Girls Club anyways.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Anyhow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anyhow. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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