every which way

adverb

Definition of every which waynext
as in high and low

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Recent Examples of every which way Blennies and gobies are tiring to look at, darting every which way above. — Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026 There are different scales and different trains running every which way. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 Parker Posey Parker Posey also led Sunday night’s bob movement at the Golden Globes, curling her fiery red, chin-length hair every which way. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026 Additions are expected to come from every which way. — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for every which way
Recent Examples of Synonyms for every which way
  1. high and low
  2. far and wide
  3. everywhere
  4. all over
  5. throughout
Adverb
  • There’s little to no distortion at maximum volume, and the audio is very balanced across both high and low frequencies.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 20 July 2026
  • Culture was being democratized and flattened by the internet, where high and low culture existed in exactly the same space.
    — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026
Definition of high and low
Adverb
  • Its rich copper mines drew people from far and wide, fueling dreams of prosperity.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
  • Thanks to news coverage and a Roosters of Ogunquit Facebook page, the story has spread far and wide.
    — Holly Ramer, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Definition of far and wide
Adverb
  • Surrounded by flowers and nature with butterflies flying everywhere.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • With more than 350 clients, Ghost Town is now everywhere and their customers rave about their work to move encampments that once held them hostage.
    — Laurie Perez, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of everywhere
Adverb
  • Wearing rubber gloves, use a sponge to spread the mixture all over the bottom of the oven.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Netflix content is all over town this week and later today execs will speak about its anime offering.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 June 2026
Definition of all over
Adverb
  • Let sit for 15 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to distribute heat throughout and melt crystals evenly.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • This is the perfect stay for someone headed to a Cubs game—the rooms have little baseball touches throughout, like vintage photos, MLB-red accent walls and doors, and even keycards that are designed to look like a baseball.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of throughout

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“Every which way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/every%20which%20way. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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