1
as in whatever
in spite of everything
I know I really can't afford it, but I'm buying that new car anyway
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2
as in randomly
without definite aim, direction, rule, or method
do it anyway you feel like
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3
as in always
whatever else is done or is the case
pack an extra sweater anyway, as you never know when you might end up needing it
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Recent Examples of anyway
There’s a vibe of mistrust for the next few days anyway.
—
Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
The department would not approve any permits until the engineering report is submitted and reviewed anyway, Breuninger said.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
The probe also showed that health care staff had concerns about 360 Clinic but were told to pay the company anyway, under instructions by former Supervisor Andrew Do.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
In a compact car like this, touchscreen reach can be awkward anyway.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
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Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
The department would not approve any permits until the engineering report is submitted and reviewed anyway, Breuninger said.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
The probe also showed that health care staff had concerns about 360 Clinic but were told to pay the company anyway, under instructions by former Supervisor Andrew Do.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
In a compact car like this, touchscreen reach can be awkward anyway.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anyway
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 multiplier is automatically included and randomly assigned for every play at the time of purchase.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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At the end of the study, about 45% of the 105 patients who were randomly assigned to the early treatment group were still alive, compared with about 15% of the 105 who were assigned to the group treated later in the day.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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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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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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To that point, Cervera said BCPS will prioritize protecting student information regardless what other school districts do.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 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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“Anyway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anyway. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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