equivocally

adverb

Definition of equivocallynext
as in ambiguously

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  1. ambiguously
  2. indirectly
  3. falsely
  4. erroneously
Adverb
  • For now, the light of John Sugar’s life in black-and-white turned ambiguously Technicolor is Charlotte.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Where Fashion Meets Finance Luxury has always been ambiguously defined by a blend of timing, access, and freedom.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of ambiguously
Adverb
  • SpaceX's entry into telecom could also pose problems for Apple , challenging the model whereby carriers subsidize iPhones and consumers pay indirectly through long-term wireless contracts.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Veo 1 outputs are, albeit indirectly, a product of this kind of labor.
    — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of indirectly
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  • Villarreal Ortiz obtained permanent residence by falsely identifying his aunt, a naturalized American citizen, as his mother and later concealed that deception when applying for citizenship, prosecutors say.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • According to the Public Defender's Office, officers falsely claimed that Gibson had assaulted them by biting, punching, and wrapping a radio cord around an officer's neck, claims later refuted by video evidence.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of falsely
Adverb
  • In Arapahoe County, approximately 262,000 Arapahoe County voters received ballots that erroneously included Issue 7A, Clerk Joan Lopez said in a statement.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Later, campus administration clarified that their initial communication had been sent erroneously and the funds were being held temporarily for review.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of erroneously
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“Equivocally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equivocally. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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