1
as in differently
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in sometimes
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variably
Adverb
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Meanwhile, city ordinances in Los Angeles and other places contend with density differently, focusing on economics.—
Thomas Elias,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025 -
But Okereke, 28, was utilized differently in 2024 and didn’t have nearly the same impact before back injury ended his season 12 games in.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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And sometimes in that process, things that once were manageable, perhaps even slightly charming, become intolerable.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2025
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Guests will sometimes antagonize Deesamer, really try to fight him.—
Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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For Harris, a loss in the 2026 California gubernatorial race seems somewhat unlikely.—
Joshua Spivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Uchiko, which has three locations in Texas, is somewhat less formal than Uchi, but still designed to highlight upscale Japanese cuisine.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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At the end of his life, Hackman was seldom seen out in public, and little was known about his health.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Arsenal’s attack seldom threatened, while West Ham’s defensive resolve was epitomised by Scarles’ presence.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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And of course, Dyson’s reputation for powerful, reliable vacuums speaks for itself — there’s a reason these things rarely go on sale.—
Juhi Wadia,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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There are some good players, but elite performers rarely reach the open market in the prime years of their career.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Variably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variably. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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