somehow

as in ever
in a way that is not known or certain Somehow we got lost. She somehow managed to find her earring in the sand. It will all work out somehow.

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Recent Examples of somehow As a Condé alum, Green knows that even those living paycheck to paycheck in the media industry somehow find a way to get their hands on designer. Anna Tingley, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025 Then, somehow, three years later, along comes Empire, which might even be better. Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025 Some of these women inherited vineyards and turned them into powerhouses; others built their empires from the ground up, navigating an industry that still (somehow) questions their authority. Lela London, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 That would require me to somehow have my identity stolen and then evaluate the restoration process. PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for somehow
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Adverb
  • With Shondaland’s signature flair and Paul William Davies’ sharp script, the show moves fast, keeps you guessing, and lets its ensemble shine without ever losing its center.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2025
  • No family should ever have to endure the tragic nightmare of losing a beloved child.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Somehow, someway, kids always end up figuring out there's a green fibrous plant hiding underneath.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Somehow, someway, Washington keeps finding ways to win.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Adverb
  • Studies from Cornell University and Auckland University show that mothers are half as likely to be called back for jobs as non-mothers.
    Gully Flowers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The cut-outs were lined with a sheer mesh material, and her hair was styled half up and half down.
    Janelle Ash, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025

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