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either

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of either
Adverb
Considering that millions are either podcasting now or have tried their hand at podcasting, that's a potentially large and motivated audience. Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Clay is not for Frances Tiafoe either. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Adjective
Or that having two pro leagues forces players into an either or decision. Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025 Shelter insecurity and housing cost do not have to be an either or solution. Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for either
Recent Examples of Synonyms for either
Adverb
  • Since then, Catwoman has appeared in various movies and on TV shows, including Matt Reeves' The Batman in 2022, where Zoë Kravitz took on the part.
    Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • On May 18, two armed teenagers entered the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing an armed security guard in a gun battle, then fatally shooting two men cornered in the parking lot, police said.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • No one, after all, would be any the wiser: Hillary would coast to victory, so Democrats would continue running the government; FISA materials are highly classified, so they’d be kept under wraps.
    Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 23 Dec. 2017
  • In another Tuesday morning tweet, the president denied even knowing any the women who have spoken out.
    Benjamin Hart, Daily Intelligencer, 12 Dec. 2017
Adverb
  • And besides, this man was now in his early thirties.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
  • And besides, Star Wars fans won't have to wait too much longer to be reunited with their favorite Togruta warrior.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Adjective
  • Federal aviation officials are investigating the crash, which involved a couple that had just been married, according to a WSB-TV interview with several members of the groom’s family.
    Samantha Hogan, AJC.com, 1 June 2026
  • The backstory The Ritz-Carlton Maldives opening is bittersweet for followers of Kerry Hill, the late, venerated Australian architect responsible for some of the most legendary hotels in the last quarter-century (including several Aman properties and The Datai Langkawi).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Adverb
  • The property also has cultural activities, lei-making classes, hula lessons, and other family-friendly programming.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
  • Disney may also be looking at more than just the box office for signs of success.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Adjective
  • The 2008 changes in the System of National Accounts (SNA) ensured intellectual property and intangible assets were included in various national and international accounting frameworks.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
  • Some of the results users are already betting on are whether various artists—Jean-Michel Basquiat, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso—will see their auction records broken this year.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
Adverb
  • For a second option, guests can dine at the clubhouse on the golf course with a more casual menu.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
  • Although this bag features a unique design, it can also be worn with a casual, more minimal outfit, as its neutral colorways pair easily with any outfit.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026

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“Either.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/either. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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