electively

adverb

Definition of electivelynext
as in either

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electively
  1. either
  2. instead
  3. alternately
Adverb
  • The play call likely should not have been so do or die, either.
    Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Don't breathe down their necks while waiting on said lull, either; rather, observe from a distance until the coast is clear.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of either
Adverb
  • With a tougher stance on China expected from the incoming Trump administration, could the next trade war instead be focused around chips, which arguably have permeated every facet of our lives? — CNBC’s Samantha Subin contributed to this report.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Another bystander who came to Penny's aid offered to hold Neely's arms down so Penny could let go of Neely's neck, but instead Penny kept tight hold even after Neely's body went limp, Yoran told jurors.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of instead
Adverb
  • So, whereas the original robot had to take the time and energy to alternately inflate/deflate two actuators per up-and-down wing-flapping cycle, the new bot only has to activate one.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and the sour cream mixture to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour. 4.
    Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of alternately
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