1
as in naturally
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2
as in automatically
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spontaneously
Adverb
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There are people who, for whatever reason, just draw that naturally out of us.—
Maya Layne,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025 -
Renewable energy is power from sources that are naturally replenishing.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Last week, the president threatened to impose massive tariffs on numerous countries—including a cumulative 145% tariff on Chinese imports—before abruptly dialing back his approach and issuing exemptions on electronics and PC parts.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Now, with McPherson abruptly un-disappeared, an even larger group of people—the relieved, the vengeful, the doubtful, and the desperate-for-a-byline—set about trying to vet her story.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Their idea is to link cities that are too far for existing daytime trains to serve efficiently.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Swiffer Sweep + Mop Deluxe cleaned up both the ketchup and peanut butter quickly and efficiently.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Spontaneously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spontaneously. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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