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as in naturally
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as in automatically
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Recent Examples of spontaneously
However, newborns' hearts can spontaneously regenerate during a brief window of time.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Some could even self-replicate by spontaneously sweeping up loose stem cells.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2026
But massive photons in de Sitter space could spontaneously decay into matter — which could then decay back into light again.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
So the idea of witnessing a wedding and what that does to you internally birthed the idea of, okay, actually, a bunch of people are going to spontaneously bleed to death at this wedding.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Some of the best travel moments happen spontaneously.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Despite its simplicity, the device spontaneously self-organized into coordinated traveling waves of motion and adapted automatically as mechanical load increased—mirroring how real muscles recruit additional force when needed.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
Whether stealing a kiss, striking a pose, or simply flashing a smile, nothing signifies a successful soiree quite like a collection of lasting memories, spontaneously snapped from within the VF photo booth.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
John Slattery likes to live spontaneously.
—New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Some could even self-replicate by spontaneously sweeping up loose stem cells.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2026
But massive photons in de Sitter space could spontaneously decay into matter — which could then decay back into light again.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
So the idea of witnessing a wedding and what that does to you internally birthed the idea of, okay, actually, a bunch of people are going to spontaneously bleed to death at this wedding.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Some of the best travel moments happen spontaneously.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Despite its simplicity, the device spontaneously self-organized into coordinated traveling waves of motion and adapted automatically as mechanical load increased—mirroring how real muscles recruit additional force when needed.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
Whether stealing a kiss, striking a pose, or simply flashing a smile, nothing signifies a successful soiree quite like a collection of lasting memories, spontaneously snapped from within the VF photo booth.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
John Slattery likes to live spontaneously.
—New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spontaneously
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In their post, the original poster (OP), user TeacherGuy1980, pushed back on the idea that today’s students are naturally tech-savvy and called for a return to dedicated computer skills classes.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Its battery can be positioned to avoid clashing with backpack frames, allowing users to move naturally while carrying larger loads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Beneficiaries auto‑renewed without reviewing plan changes Many people were automatically re‑enrolled in plans that later cut benefits or raised costs, leaving March 31 as their last realistic chance to mitigate financial damage for 2026.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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For about five minutes, the two kept passing each other as the man alternated between running and walking, similar to interval training, but Barker still instinctively took out her mace.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is one reason people instinctively respond when their name is used in conversation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Mar. 2026
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My previous shoots had involved haphazardly dragging equipment across town, stopping every few feet to pant.—
Lena Dunham,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Opposite the pump lies a dead body, haphazardly covered with half a sheet of cardboard and encircled by black flies.—
Elena Clavarino,
Air Mail,
14 Mar. 2026
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Less intuitively, the trend line of long-declining homophobia reversed, resulting in a 10-point jump for explicit anti-gay bias over that same period.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Palace’s remaining eight games are more challenging than those listed above in terms of the quality of opposition but might, counter-intuitively, offer them a better chance of success as more space opens up to work into during transition.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Communications or conversations can feel abruptly charged or destabilizing during the Leo moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Kenwood Vineyards, a longtime Sonoma Valley winery, has abruptly closed its tasting room, and a new property sale raises fresh questions about the brand’s future.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Black soldier fly larvae efficiently break down organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, which is then used as a sustainable feed for chickens and fish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just six of those came in the second half and the Bruins took better care of the ball while running their offense more efficiently, but sloppy play and frustration have flared up despite the Bruins’ veteran leadership.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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When Harold Allen died suddenly in his home in Freetown, Indiana, just a few days before Christmas 2022, Lieutenant Adam Nicholson, an investigator with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, says no one suspected anything out of the ordinary.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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But, a few hours into the dive, screens in the control room suddenly lit up with red, orange, yellow, and purple life forms.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spontaneously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spontaneously. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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