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Synonyms of somehow

in a way that is not known or certain
  • Somehow we got lost.
  • She somehow managed to find her earring in the sand.
  • It will all work out somehow.

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The first known use of somehow was in 1664

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“Somehow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somehow. Accessed 1 Oct. 2020.

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