someway
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of someway
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at some, way 1
Example Sentences
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“The question is whether there is another record-breaking rally left in this market, or if gold has topped someway short of the $5,000 an ounce that so many analysts were looking for,” he added.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2025
Somehow, someway, he got through all his starts and stops and concluded, “Of course, the grass isn’t always greener.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2025
"Professional rugby is a business and by paying to watch I feel that I'm supporting the WRU in someway, as I'm not able to attend as much matches I would like."
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2024
Somehow and someway, Seattle is adding at least one QB to the roster soon.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
Because somehow, someway, they had the same face, changed by time and age, but the same still.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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