every which way

adverb

Synonyms of every which way next

: in every direction

: in a disorderly manner : irregularly

toys scattered about every which way

Examples of every which way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Princess Diana and Dalton loved to push the boundaries with her hair, which had to be styled every which way, including with a myriad of tiaras and hats atop her head that completed her look. —

Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024 The Reynolds-Lively Cinematic Universe! Lively, meanwhile, has been on the press tour style warpath (complimentary), creatively incorporating flowers into her outfits every which way. —

Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2024 Meanwhile, this movie tries to have it every which way. —

Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 July 2024 During a week of campfires, perch prepared every which way, and enough wakeboarding wipeouts to last an eternity, Ashlea Halpern learns to love the Minnesota lake life. —

Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for every which way

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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 17 Sep. 2024.

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