or otherwise

phrase

—used to refer to something that is different from something already mentioned
Intentionally or otherwise, they never told her about the party.

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The gain defers indefinitely until the asset is sold or otherwise disposed of. — Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 If venue personnel deem any person to be a threat, or otherwise unfit, in their sole discretion, he or she will not be permitted access and shall forfeit the prize. — AJC.com, 30 June 2026 Rather, most debts continue to be governed by the original loan or credit agreement until they're paid off, refinanced or otherwise resolved. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Detainees are provided certain essentials, such as food and soap, free of charge, but many also purchase items at commissary stores that are of better quality or otherwise unavailable. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for or otherwise

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“Or otherwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20otherwise. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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