either way

phrase

—used to say that whether one or the other of usually two possible decisions, actions, or results is chosen the result will be the same
I'm not sure if I will take the bus or train, but either way I will be there tonight.

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They are displaced either way, and that is reflected in the film title in Arabic. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 Dab it on for a sheer flush or layer it up for more impact; either way, this tiny pot earns its sweet spot in your makeup bag. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026 My sister says there’s no real difference between a child getting the measles vaccine and just catching measles, since either way the child ends up immune. — Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026 There's a decent amount of cabinetry and there should also be enough space to add a small fridge in there somewhere, but either way this clearly isn't equipped for full-time cooking. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for either way

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“Either way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/either%20way. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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