anywise

adverb

ˈe-nē-ˌwīz How to pronounce anywise (audio)
Definition of anywisenext
1
as in ever
in any way or respect nor is it anywise important what you wear to the party

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2
as in randomly
without definite aim, direction, rule, or method just stuffed his newly cleaned clothes anywise back into the drawers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anywise
  1. ever
  2. randomly
Adverb
  • New York City — There is an ever-growing love story between the game of golf and basketball.
    — Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • At a loss for words…just wanted to mark this moment and share your ever ready and present smile.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of ever
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  • Players who score five out of five may be randomly selected for one of the Silver Tickets, which grant them access to a bonus question.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
  • All 30 teams were drawn into groups of five randomly within each conference based on win-loss records from last season.
    — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of randomly
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