every which way

Definition of every which waynext

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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
Adverb
  • One feels exposed, out in the elements, seeking shade from shapes that appear like altars or overlooking winding paths that veer high and low.
    Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • The Sheriff’s Office warned that visitors on the trails should prepare for conditions that can differ significantly between high and low elevations.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Adverb
  • Workers from far and wide Some state workers travelled from across the state to attend Wednesday’s demonstration.
    William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • These teams spread out amid the wreckage, far and wide beyond the Conjunto Residencial Belo Horizonte, and a new phase of the recovery began.
    Joshua Partlow, The Atlantic, 30 June 2026
Adverb
  • The retro ensemble caught the attention of fans and press everywhere.
    Morgan Evans, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Pull-on pants are everywhere this summer, offering a welcome alternative to uncomfortable, constrictive options.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Adverb
  • Wearing rubber gloves, use a sponge to spread the mixture all over the bottom of the oven.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Moving out of old tracks to fancy new ones all over the country alienated a large portion of its core constituency.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • The technique targets fluid movement just under the skin rather than the muscle layer, which is why pressure stays deliberately light throughout.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
  • Both of its pools have chair lifts, and there is Braille signage throughout.
    Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026

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“Every which way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/every%20which%20way. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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