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whatever happens

ADVERB
anyhow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anyway
WEAK
about any which way around at any rate at random haphazard haphazardly helter-skelter however in any case in any respect in any way in either way in one way or another in whatever way nevertheless random randomly regardless under any circumstances willy-nilly
NOUN
que sera sera
Synonyms
WEAK
whatever may happen

Example Sentences

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“Sean really told him, wherever it is, whatever happens, wherever you go, I’ll be there with you.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

But whatever happens in Newcastle, it looks set to be a frantic summer in the managerial market.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

"There will never be a young player who will be forced to play a main role. We have full confidence in him whatever happens tomorrow."

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The reason for oil’s muted response is that the global oil market is still well-supplied, and whatever happens in Venezuela won’t change that.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

"But whatever happens, and I say it again, we must tread carefully from now on. I have not forgotten that strange and distant glimmer on your face after you tipped over the last glass."

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl