whenever possible

idiom

: whenever there is an opportunity
I like to go swimming whenever possible.

Examples of whenever possible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Feed pets indoors whenever possible. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025 Watering from below versus overhead, whenever possible, is not only more efficient from a water-use standpoint but also minimizes wetting of the leaves and soil splash. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025 This is unsurprising given the makeup of the Legislature, with a Democratic supermajority backed by various special interests, especially public sector unions, eager to raid public coffers whenever possible. The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025 Prioritize eating omega-3-rich foods whenever possible, and talk with your doctor about taking a supplement. Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for whenever possible

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Whenever possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whenever%20possible. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!