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
But knowing that a certain look isn’t natural is not necessarily a balm against wanting it anyway.
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
His father, Herbert, was a religious man who didn’t want his son going to the movies, but his mother, Eva, took him anyway.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2025
Cornbread is one of those Southern food items for which everyone has their own specific taste and preference, anyway.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
This may be a prediction for the draft, but most people don't get close to being right anyway.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
His father, Herbert, was a religious man who didn’t want his son going to the movies, but his mother, Eva, took him anyway.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2025
Cornbread is one of those Southern food items for which everyone has their own specific taste and preference, anyway.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
This may be a prediction for the draft, but most people don't get close to being right anyway.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anyway
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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And finding climate solutions has always been at the forefront of Robert Schmitt’s, 27, entrepreneurial career.—
Moya Johnson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That has always been the foundation of the dandy tradition.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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So, while the teenager may not actually claim the Conn Smythe Trophy and cash that nice bonus this spring, he’s already scored a win regardless.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the game is not full priced regardless, and should release for $30 this week elsewhere.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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FedEx has no exposure to Amazon, but its shares went down hard anyways.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 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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“Anyway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anyway. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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