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Recent Examples of nonrandom
Randomized algorithms can efficiently solve many problems, but researchers still prefer nonrandom approaches.
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Ben Brubaker, Wired News, 12 Oct. 2025
Problem after problem turned out to be far easier to solve with randomness than with nonrandom, or deterministic, algorithms.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2023
In 21 states, the survey is based on roughly 1,000 interviews conducted online and by phone of respondents drawn from a random sample, as well as roughly 3,000 interviews conducted online of a nonrandom or nonprobability sample.
—Brian McGill, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022
He was born with VACTERL (a nonrandom association of birth defects).
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 5 Sep. 2021
Moderna’s clinical trial included a relatively small, nonrandom group of people who received only a single dose.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2021
Ben Brubaker, Wired News, 12 Oct. 2025
Problem after problem turned out to be far easier to solve with randomness than with nonrandom, or deterministic, algorithms.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2023
In 21 states, the survey is based on roughly 1,000 interviews conducted online and by phone of respondents drawn from a random sample, as well as roughly 3,000 interviews conducted online of a nonrandom or nonprobability sample.
—Brian McGill, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022
He was born with VACTERL (a nonrandom association of birth defects).
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 5 Sep. 2021
Moderna’s clinical trial included a relatively small, nonrandom group of people who received only a single dose.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonrandom
Adjective
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The result is a systematic advantage for people who look like leaders over those who actually lead well.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Researchers conducted a systematic review of numerous studies that looked at links between use of the pain reliever and autism, intellectual disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Contrary to rumors of mass protests, the gathering of citizens (a commonplace sight at crucial legislative periods), was unobtrusive and orderly.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The website rewrites the history of the day, describing the pro-Trump marchers as orderly and spirited while accusing Capitol Police of deliberately escalating tensions with their response.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Nonrandom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonrandom. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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