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whatever

[wuht-ev-er, wot-, hwuht-, hwuht-, hwot-, wuht-] / wʌtˈɛv ər, wɒt-, ʰwət-, ʰwʌt-, ʰwɒt-, wət- /
PRONOUN
anything
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Lemon sparkling water forms the backbone, amplified with an extra squeeze of whatever citrus is hanging around the kitchen—lemon, lime, orange, even grapefruit.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

And having to do a stop-and-go, sort of stop and wait for five, 10 seconds, whatever people got, it destroys you on a track so short as well, your chances.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It can even take actions based on whatever you happen to be looking at on your screen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Like Lake, defensive lineman Kobie Turner insistently cautioned that whatever Donald decides to do or not do was his former teammate’s prerogative.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“It’s from your Uncle John and me. We didn’t know what to get you, so we gave you money so you can get whatever you want.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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