either way

idiom

—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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This is a time to take practical steps toward making your ambitions a reality for the upcoming year, but be sure to set intentions during the new moon (Dec. 20) either way! —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024 Stretch marks are a common part of pregnancy and though creams and oils may not fully prevent marks from your growing belly, adding a silky belly balm to your body routine is a great way to pamper yourself either way. —

Annie Blay, Allure, 28 Nov. 2024 The next presidential administration will look dramatically different depending on whether Trump prevails or falls on Election Day, but some things are likely to hold true either way. —

David Jackson, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 The margin of error is around 3 percentage points either way. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for either way