variably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for variably
Adverb
  • 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
  • In more serious situations, medications are sometimes used, Walker said.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
  • Still, sometimes Forrest’s demands seemed nitpicky, silly even.
    Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
Adverb
  • The Meta documents suggest its users in the European Union could be somewhat insulated from these changes.
    Shannon Bond, NPR, 31 May 2025
  • But despite these clear advantages, Cardoso’s rookie season was somewhat muted.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
Adverb
  • 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
  • The measure has proven durable because its benefits were tangible, and voters seldom surrender benefits.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 2 June 2025
Adverb
  • As Qasem Hassan was aware, such views were rarely voiced on Israeli television.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
  • Productivity gains rarely translate into higher wages, with only a 3-7 percent improvement in pay.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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“Variably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variably. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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