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either

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of either
Adverb
The paradox is that unpaved parking lots aren’t allowed either, dating back to the city’s 2023 zoning code update, even though that’s how the property has been used on busy days for decades prior to the city’s new land-use plan. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026 Waititi never settles on one either, most often opting for a glibness that treats key aspects of the plot, including Klara’s rudimentary faith, into something like a joke. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Or that having two pro leagues forces players into an either or decision. — Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025 Shelter insecurity and housing cost do not have to be an either or solution. — Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for either
Recent Examples of Synonyms for either
Adverb
  • Machado then headed to Caracas with stops along the way as thousands of people joined the caravan or awaited it.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Until then, here are some photos from Sunday evening’s game in the Pacific Northwest.
    — Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • In another Tuesday morning tweet, the president denied even knowing any the women who have spoken out.
    — Benjamin Hart, Daily Intelligencer, 12 Dec. 2017
  • The first thing to do is remove any the things that attract the skunk.
    — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2017
Adverb
  • And besides, Ternus argues, even if other companies succeed in their mission of building super-intelligence, users will still want to talk to it on Apple devices.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • People don't want to go around changing their Clocks anymore and, besides, far and away, most people like having an hour of extra sunlight in the evening, rather than in the morning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • There are several food items prepared two days ago without date marked.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Six Flags is adding seat belts to several of its roller coasters after a Georgia man’s fatal fall on a ride that relied on lap restraints to keep passengers in their seats.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Uganda also said all 60 contacts of Kenya's first patient, including border personnel, hotel staff and transport operators, completed 21 days of monitoring without symptoms and were released from follow-up.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Bolsonaro's campaign had also requested an extension, citing heavy rains that shut polling stations in the south, a right-wing stronghold.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Officials and spokesmen from around the state and various agencies couldn't be unavailable enough for comment.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Just as in the previous 10 cycles, the current cycle combines economic concerns (including energy prices) and negative stories about incumbents in various offices.
    — Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Butner recently installed a new hot water heater and dishwasher, and replaced the flooring in hopes of making the property more attractive.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The tightness of White’s control over his arrangements can occasionally foreclose the sense of chaotic freedom inherent to his more collaborative efforts.
    — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Either.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/either. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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