somehow

Definition of somehownext
as in ever
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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Recent Examples of somehow The Raiders-Ravens deal for Maxx Crosby was the rare blockbuster that somehow became a boomerang after Baltimore backed out with medical concerns. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026 Our heroines must somehow rescue themselves as well as an oblivious third party, while keeping the host unaware of their presence. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026 And yet Minnesota somehow stumbled into someone who could be much better than that – for effectively none of the cost. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026 With ample amounts of gore that somehow feels earned, Taccone weaves a fun, tense comedy thriller, with help from Segel and Weaving’s unhinged onscreen chemistry and a talented ensemble cast. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for somehow
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Adverb
  • Nobody ever thought about how life would change on farms once mankind figured out a way to eradicate--that was the word used--the little boll weevil.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
  • With prices rising, that distinction matters more than ever.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • The Nuggets somehow, someway, boast a 35-20 record at the All-Star break.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Below, the five distinct fashion trends that had their heyday 10 whole years ago but which are, someway and somehow, appearing in our shopping carts yet again.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026

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“Somehow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somehow. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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