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either

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adjective

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Recent Examples of either
Adverb
But the term here won't be overly lengthy, either, allowing savers to pivot their savings strategy relatively quickly. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 June 2026 Several of the Golden Knights and Canes players are either expecting fathers or have recently welcomed babies with their partners. Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 8 June 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
  • Carter Hart entered this one as the first goaltender in Stanley Cup Final history to give up at least four goals in each of the first four games, then did it again to continue a difficult series while finishing with 20 saves.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 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, in the first half, there were scant other opportunities to cheer.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
  • And besides, acting like a contender has far more in common with the American sports mindset than seeking style points just for participation.
    Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • Brianna and Kierianna Long now face several charges in connection with the May 30 incident, including assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to local reports.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
  • In several photos and videos posted on social media, the 30-year-old can be seen descending the sheer face of the crater and gripping handholds while performing various acrobatic tricks before falling into the volcanic waters below.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Adverb
  • That’s well above pre-war levels of around $70 but also safely below the recent peak of $114.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
  • Hezbollah has also continued its attacks.
    Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • Each location will offer various food and drink specials, according to the bar and restaurant’s website.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
  • For various reasons, none of us had managed a proper vacation that summer.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Adverb
  • The neighborhood/area Located just 25 miles south of Los Angeles, Long Beach offers a more relaxed coastal escape from the hustle and bustle of the City of Angels.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
  • Bass has called for hiring more officers and defending her Inside Safe homelessness program, while Raman has criticized the cost of police raises, called for broader public-safety responses and argued that the city needs a more accountable and cost-effective homelessness system.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 June 2026

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“Either.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/either. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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