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Recent Examples of optionally
This particular build features a solid left sidewall, but Expandable does offer a second glass sidewall optionally, promising even more light and indoor/outdoor connection.
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New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2025
Further, the advanced version of the jet could also be optionally manned.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
This car showed up on Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires, but super-sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R track tires are also optionally available.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2025
Further, the advanced version of the jet could also be optionally manned.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
This car showed up on Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires, but super-sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R track tires are also optionally available.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optionally
Adverb
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The entire layout circled the exhibit room to which spectators were admitted, a certain number at a time, or alternatively, could sit in chairs in the center of the room and swivel their heads.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Dec. 2025
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Make a reservation for dinner to indulge in escargot, caviar, and rack of lamb; alternatively, go for brunch to enjoy an extravagant three-course menu featuring French toast à la crème brulée and lobster eggs Benedict.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Spagnuolo has also made a name for himself in the past by scheming up free rushers on blitzes, though those didn’t seem to hit nearly as often this year either.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Valrose got further concerned when Monique, 39, did not respond to his calls either.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Young and the Panthers had a chance to win the NFC South outright Saturday but instead lost 16-14 to Tampa Bay.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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So instead, Illinois leaders are taking the easy way out by moving the goalposts to their benefit.—
Bruce Rauner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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With mixer on medium-low speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with sour cream mixture, beating just until combined after each addition.—
Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2025
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Kathy Bates is alternately terrifying and hysterical as the unforgettable Annie Wilkes, who kidnaps her favorite writer Paul Sheldon, played by an underrated James Caan.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Optionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optionally. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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