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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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“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

I’m cutting up a bunch of garlic, I’m using a bunch of olive oil, and I’m using a bunch of different seasonings, and whatever happens, happens and in the end, it’ll be tasty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"I think he's basically keeping it ambiguous so that whatever happens, he can claim it was a huge victory," Boot said.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Reflecting on his win, he says: "I still feel like it's not sunk in, but whatever happens no-one can take that away from me for the rest of my life."

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“I know you will be Jenny whatever happens, and I must e’en be Lancelot.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White