every which way

adverb

Definition of every which waynext
as in high and low

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Recent Examples of every which way Suddenly, with room to breathe, Potapova sprinted through the tiebreak, winning 7 of 8 points, as Gauff sprayed errors every which way. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 2026 And on the AMAs 2026 red carpet, which took place on May 25, stars wore silver every which way. — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 26 May 2026 Parker Posey Parker Posey also led Sunday night’s bob movement at the Golden Globes, curling her fiery red, chin-length hair every which way. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026 Suntastic Peach abelia anchors the companion container with trailing licorice plant, fan flowers, and Million Bells Trailing Blue calibrachoas tumbling out every which way. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for every which way
Recent Examples of Synonyms for every which way
  1. high and low
  2. far and wide
  3. everywhere
  4. all over
  5. throughout
Adverb
  • One feels exposed, out in the elements, seeking shade from shapes that appear like altars or overlooking winding paths that veer high and low.
    — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • The Sheriff’s Office warned that visitors on the trails should prepare for conditions that can differ significantly between high and low elevations.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Definition of high and low
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  • Workers from far and wide Some state workers travelled from across the state to attend Wednesday’s demonstration.
    — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • These teams spread out amid the wreckage, far and wide beyond the Conjunto Residencial Belo Horizonte, and a new phase of the recovery began.
    — Joshua Partlow, The Atlantic, 30 June 2026
Definition of far and wide
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  • The retro ensemble caught the attention of fans and press everywhere.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Pull-on pants are everywhere this summer, offering a welcome alternative to uncomfortable, constrictive options.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of everywhere
Adverb
  • Wearing rubber gloves, use a sponge to spread the mixture all over the bottom of the oven.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Moving out of old tracks to fancy new ones all over the country alienated a large portion of its core constituency.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
Definition of all over
Adverb
  • The technique targets fluid movement just under the skin rather than the muscle layer, which is why pressure stays deliberately light throughout.
    — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
  • Both of its pools have chair lifts, and there is Braille signage throughout.
    — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
Definition of throughout

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“Every which way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/every%20which%20way. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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