every which way

adverb

Definition of every which waynext
as in high and low

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Recent Examples of every which way One of the regulars is sloshed and keeps turning the knob, switching radio stations every which way. — E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026 Blennies and gobies are tiring to look at, darting every which way above. — Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026 There are different scales and different trains running every which way. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 Parker Posey Parker Posey also led Sunday night’s bob movement at the Golden Globes, curling her fiery red, chin-length hair every which way. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for every which way
Recent Examples of Synonyms for every which way
  1. high and low
  2. far and wide
  3. everywhere
  4. all over
  5. throughout
Adverb
  • The boss fights are incredible, the sword play is fast and fluid, and the visuals are outstanding on both high and low-end gear.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • That all prices – high and low – are transitory is tautological.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of high and low
Adverb
  • The ensuing traffic jam sent reverberations far and wide and snarled thousands of people.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Both Maury and Maury have been spoofed far and wide, on series like SNL, Mad TV, and South Park.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of far and wide
Adverb
  • The 207 rooms and suites, all with furnished balconies, were given the Martin Brudnizki treatment, which means Palm Beach’s unofficial uniform of pink and green appears everywhere—alongside wicker, florals, palms, and just enough pattern.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • An early Season 4 win in Los Angeles gave the team its first real jolt of confidence, though gaps remained everywhere.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of everywhere
Adverb
  • Wearing rubber gloves, use a sponge to spread the mixture all over the bottom of the oven.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Netflix content is all over town this week and later today execs will speak about its anime offering.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 June 2026
Definition of all over
Adverb
  • In an industry where new brands seem to appear overnight, maintaining that kind of longevity, and staying relevant throughout, is no small feat.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the expectation of tears and grief, the mood was light throughout.
    — Chris Parton, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of throughout

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“Every which way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/every%20which%20way. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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