somehow

adverb

some·​how ˈsəm-ˌhau̇ How to pronounce somehow (audio)
: in one way or another not known or designated : by some means
we'll manage somehow

Examples of somehow in a Sentence

She somehow managed to find her earring in the sand. It will all work out somehow.
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Some of these women inherited vineyards and turned them into powerhouses; others built their empires from the ground up, navigating an industry that still (somehow) questions their authority. Lela London, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 That would require me to somehow have my identity stolen and then evaluate the restoration process. PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025 The best merino wool clothing somehow manages to be comfortable in 95-degree-Fahrenheit heat, and merino base layers keep you warm well below freezing. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2025 Some thought the power should lie with the legislature or the courts or be shared somehow. Bill Hamilton, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for somehow

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of somehow was in 1664

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“Somehow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somehow. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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somehow

adverb
some·​how -ˌhau̇ How to pronounce somehow (audio)
: in one way or another
we'll manage somehow

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