somehow

[suhm-hou] / ˈsʌmˌhaʊ /

ADVERB

by some means

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anyway

WEAK

after a fashion anyhow anywise by hook or crook come what may in one way or another in some such way in some way one way or another somehow or another somehow or other

Antonyms

WEAK

no way

Example Sentences

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Several justices seemed drawn to the idea that the process was somehow less constitutionally troubling because the initial search involved automated filtering rather than human eyes manually reviewing every account.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

"The Department for Education appears to think promoting pantomime-style reels is somehow going to reassure parents that they are acting in our children's best interests," she added.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

I’ve since used the leftovers as oven-baked taquito filling, where they somehow become even better.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

“The Wailing” somehow added ghosts, demon-possessed children and inky black crows to the mix with a near-crazed sense of showmanship.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

He had a sense of humor to match his ears, and when he grew truly old he somehow resembled George Burns.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen