1
as in differently
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in sometimes
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variably
Adverb
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Animal rights activists see the spectacle differently.—
Chang W. Lee,
New York Times,
7 June 2025 -
The drafting committee recognized that an innocent violator should be treated differently than somebody who intentionally brought abusive litigation.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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In more serious situations, medications are sometimes used, Walker said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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Still, sometimes Forrest’s demands seemed nitpicky, silly even.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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Some have said that the dollar’s reserve currency status may be affected, perhaps diminished somewhat – which would have many ramifications, including a rise in the cost to the U.S. for financing its deficits.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The Meta documents suggest its users in the European Union could be somewhat insulated from these changes.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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There are solid green and variegated cultivars that are drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and seldom bothered by insect pests.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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The measure has proven durable because its benefits were tangible, and voters seldom surrender benefits.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2025
Adverb
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Intentionality Opportunistic growth is rarely sustainable.—
Ayo Adepoju,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The Hot 100 always includes a wide swath of ubiquitous hits — but rarely have so many of those hits endured at once.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
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“Variably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variably. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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