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whatever happens

ADVERB
anyhow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anyway
WEAK
about any which way around at any rate at random haphazard haphazardly helter-skelter however in any case in any respect in any way in either way in one way or another in whatever way nevertheless random randomly regardless under any circumstances willy-nilly
NOUN
que sera sera
Synonyms
WEAK
whatever may happen

Example Sentences

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"I'm hoping to take it easy, whatever happens, happens," she said.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“Sean really told him, wherever it is, whatever happens, wherever you go, I’ll be there with you.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

How about whatever happens with LeBron — when, or if, he retires — the Lakers should seriously consider keeping Bronny in the fold.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Salah's legacy as Egypt's greatest player is assured whatever happens, but it will be a huge frustration for him if he ends his career without lifting African football's greatest prize.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

‘But we can’t go any quicker, if we are to see Bilbo. I am going to Rivendell first, whatever happens.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien