at random

phrase

: without definite aim, direction, rule, or method

subjects chosen at random

Examples of at random in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In many situations, several words could continue a sentence equally well, so the choice is normally settled at random. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

The draft order is usually determined at random or through another method, like order of finish from the previous season. — Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Investigators believe Rocha chose the vehicles at random after interviewing the victims and determining that none of them had any connection to her. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Place five dots at random, with no three dots in the same line, and hunt for the four-cornered dentless shape. — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at random

• nonrandom
• fandom
• tandem
• memorandum
• pseudorandom