every which way

adverb

Synonyms of every which way next

: in every direction

: in a disorderly manner : irregularly

toys scattered about every which way

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While Nghia never spoke to his daughter about his years growing up in southern Vietnam and the war experience, Christina is trying every which way to bridge the gap between them, including experiencing the country of his youth for herself. —

Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024 There’s poles poking out every which way, and both cylinders look equally daunting, but Theo is too hot and hunky to make it through, meaning Bananas gets his second elimination victory of the season. —

Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024 Her skin is grey and cracked, her hair is sticking every which way, and she’s got a feral air about her. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024 The Wildcats rebounded from a 38-9 pounding at BYU by besting Oklahoma State by three touchdowns while the Buffaloes were impressive every which way in a 48-21 victory at UCF. —

Tom Layberger, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for every which way

Word History

Etymology

probably by folk etymology from Middle English everich way every way

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of every which way was in 1820

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“Every which way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20which%20way. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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