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Recent Examples of arbitrarily
Suiter claimed the county was unable to specifically itemize the various charges that summed to $25,000 — apart from the additional $8,000 for parking — and that the figure had been determined arbitrarily, both allegations that Krueger disputed.
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
Even arbitrarily far into the future, or all the way back before the hot Big Bang, the Universe would never truly be empty.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
The law, which took effect in June, also sees to it that agencies don’t hold power of attorney over a model’s digital likeness, which means that it can’t be arbitrarily tossed into contracts at the demand of a brand or retailer.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
The June court decision confirming that the tax treatment on breakup fees will not be arbitrarily changed provides this stability with respect to the tax code.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Guterres noted that others working for the UN, as well as people working with NGOs, civil society and diplomatic missions, have been arbitrarily detained in Yemen since 2021.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
United Nations human rights experts have said such agreements have left people stranded in faraway places, arbitrarily detained for years on end, and at risk of torture and other inhuman treatment.
—Juan A. Lozano, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Their favorite activities are arbitrarily assigned (telling ghost stories, picking pumpkins).
—Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Moreover, the Supreme Court suggested earlier this year that the president does not have the authority to arbitrarily remove Fed governors over policy disagreements.
—Kevin Breuninger,sara Eisen, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
Even arbitrarily far into the future, or all the way back before the hot Big Bang, the Universe would never truly be empty.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
The law, which took effect in June, also sees to it that agencies don’t hold power of attorney over a model’s digital likeness, which means that it can’t be arbitrarily tossed into contracts at the demand of a brand or retailer.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
The June court decision confirming that the tax treatment on breakup fees will not be arbitrarily changed provides this stability with respect to the tax code.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Guterres noted that others working for the UN, as well as people working with NGOs, civil society and diplomatic missions, have been arbitrarily detained in Yemen since 2021.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
United Nations human rights experts have said such agreements have left people stranded in faraway places, arbitrarily detained for years on end, and at risk of torture and other inhuman treatment.
—Juan A. Lozano, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Their favorite activities are arbitrarily assigned (telling ghost stories, picking pumpkins).
—Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Moreover, the Supreme Court suggested earlier this year that the president does not have the authority to arbitrarily remove Fed governors over policy disagreements.
—Kevin Breuninger,sara Eisen, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrarily
Adverb
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Police say the lone suspect indiscriminately shot at the immigration facility from the rooftop of a nearby law office.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The gunman fired indiscriminately at the ICE building, as well as at a van in an entrance where the victims were shot, the statement said.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Wallets, coins, and rings are carelessly passed around this little society, and messages are corrupted—from Orsino’s wooing of Olivia, which is accidentally undone by his own go-between, Viola, to the letters that deceive Malvolio.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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But also just a touch ironic — like a man handing out fire safety pamphlets while carelessly flipping burgers over a bonfire on his porch.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The reformation of the band was casually dropped on the surprised crowd in Cleveland partway through what started off as a far less momentous conversation.—
Annie Zaleski,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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The linen blend textile feels casually elegant and the grommet rail line ensures the drapes will move smoothly on any rod.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Kenan Thompson is also randomly there as a restaurant patron who wants free semen.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
5 Oct. 2025
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These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Huffman recently whimsically hinted at his enthusiasm about representing new territory.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Local paddlers have started to informally refer to the river as the New-lichucky.—
Rolando Arrieta,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Frostys pitched the idea of informally singing a favorite from their year-round sing-a-long program, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, during the 7th inning stretch, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Political factions are steered by big personalities, and politicians jump promiscuously between parties.—
BEN BLAND,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Feb. 2024
Adverb
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Both moons are irregularly shaped.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Arbitrarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrarily. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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