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as in differently
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as in sometimes
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variably
Adverb
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My people think differently from you.—
Richard B. Williams,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025 -
Even though hybrids and EVs are powered differently than gas cars, their 12-volt accessory batteries can still go flat.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This allows for more sugars in the leaves to be left behind when the trees begin to transition into winter mode, producing vibrant red and sometimes purple leaves.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Although that relationship can sometimes be antagonistic, the central bank has long had powerful supporters in both parties on Capitol Hill and on its key committees.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Canales’ crew proved to be somewhat resilient down the stretch of last year after things looked mighty bleak.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The depressing effect of the seasonality is somewhat offset by the ‘5’ effect.—
Bill Sarubbi,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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From a tax perspective, for example, there is danger that individuals with imperfect compliance histories may be judged inconsistently.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The requirement has been inconsistently enforced in the past, based on accounts from posts on the Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco friends Facebook account.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Sweep guest rooms, guest bathrooms, formal entertaining spaces, and other parts of the home that are used infrequently at least once a month.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Always water deeply but infrequently.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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One silent element to the transfer portal that is seldom discussed, but important to the athletes, is those pesky classes.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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When an employer terminates, or is found to have terminated, an employee without cause, the contract (outside of the unionized setting) seldom entitles the employee to ger her job back.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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And while most teams don’t want to be defined by their running game, Hubbard rarely loses yardage with the ball.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The actions reduced the company’s share count by about half and nearly doubled Ellison’s stake in the company to 41%—because Ellison held onto his shares over the years, rarely selling.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Variably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variably. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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