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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This is particularly strange because the episode about the ’60s and ’70s touches on other issues of the day—Vietnam, civil rights, social unrest—but makes no mention of NOW’s involvement in the Little League legal battle, which would seem to fit in fairly naturally.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
17 Mar. 2025 -
These elusive hoofed mammals are widely considered to be calm and gentle, naturally inclined to run and hide when face-to-face with danger.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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But then the offseason was interrupted abruptly too — by his phone calls.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Donna was first scheduled to stand trial in September 2024, but it was abruptly postponed due to conflicts of interest.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Such collaborative efforts will ensure resources are efficiently directed toward disrupting criminal networks effectively.—
James Fotis,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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Managing an enterprise lease portfolio efficiently requires a strategic approach, leveraging technology, financial planning and proactive asset management.—
Mark McDonald,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Spontaneously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spontaneously. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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