1
as in whatever
in spite of everything
I know I really can't afford it, but I'm buying that new car anyway
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2
as in randomly
without definite aim, direction, rule, or method
do it anyway you feel like
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3
as in always
whatever else is done or is the case
pack an extra sweater anyway, as you never know when you might end up needing it
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Recent Examples of anyway
Without the ingredient of relatability, which audiences crave more than anything, the series doesn’t serve up much more than fancy recipes that, according to the latest data on the price of eggs, most viewers can’t afford to make anyway.
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Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
But gasoline still might be only a few cents a gallon more expensive anyway, because global oil markets are pushing the price of oil down right now, Kloza said.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The accusations have been flying anyway, particularly aimed at Gray, a Central Valley Democrat, and Valadao, a Hanford Republican.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
But those who live in the area just want to play football — officially, anyway.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
But gasoline still might be only a few cents a gallon more expensive anyway, because global oil markets are pushing the price of oil down right now, Kloza said.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The accusations have been flying anyway, particularly aimed at Gray, a Central Valley Democrat, and Valadao, a Hanford Republican.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
But those who live in the area just want to play football — officially, anyway.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anyway
Adverb
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Wants to be sure her friends notice her new whatever-she's-wearing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2021
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And so the Administration of Harvard, by its own admission, has taken no action whatever.—
William F. Buckley Jr.,
National Review,
23 Oct. 2017
Adverb
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Leadership development professionals face an uphill battle: coaching is expensive, training doesn’t always translate to behavior change, and establishing a culture of learning can feel like a pipe dream.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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My twin sister always gifts these little L’Occitane mini hand creams.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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So consider the current situation a victory regardless.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Survivors bear no responsibility for the violence that happens to them—but the world makes every effort to place the burden on us regardless.—
Amanda Nguyen,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Oh, and be sure to extend your OOO dates anyways, as this spot requires a minimum five-night stay…In other words, don’t threaten us with a good time.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
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The only drawback is a common one with Chromebooks, the lack of much onboard storage, but they're made for cloud work anyways and this offer can snag you three free months of Google One AI Premium which includes 2TB of Google Drive room.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Anyway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anyway. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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