somehow

adverb

some·​how ˈsəm-ˌhau̇ How to pronounce somehow (audio)
Synonyms of somehownext
: 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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For a while, Michael believed that Leah would somehow try to circumvent the school’s vaccine requirements. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 But in 2026, inspired by the 40th anniversary, the band is back to a full touring schedule, bringing them around the world and to cities the band somehow hasn’t played in years. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026 The Cubs somehow survived and remain a real threat to get to the World Series — and win — if things go right. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 In 2026, the superstar somehow kept up her mastermind games while also putting on a top-secret spectacle of a wedding to Travis Kelce. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2026 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

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

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