as in scattered
lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
since we were new in town, our choice of a vet for our dog was entirely random
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Recent Examples of random
Something about being weightless and floating in a pool, making up random games with my friends, always brought me joy.
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 20 June 2025
Emerson said the pages can be read in sequence, at random or skimmed until readers find a page that resonates with them.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
Walter does not conduct himself like George Steinbrenner, firing underlings seemingly at random.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 19 June 2025
The moths were totally disoriented, flying every which way at random.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 18 June 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 20 June 2025
Emerson said the pages can be read in sequence, at random or skimmed until readers find a page that resonates with them.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
Walter does not conduct himself like George Steinbrenner, firing underlings seemingly at random.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 19 June 2025
The moths were totally disoriented, flying every which way at random.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for random
Adjective
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This anecdote is a perfect snapshot of Jameela’s lifelong refusal to accept arbitrary rules.—
Mandeep Rai,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Choosing a side for the wall would have been arbitrary.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s erratic approach to trade is converging with other economic and technological policies to undermine the United States’ preeminent role.—
REBECCA LISSNER,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The fact that the story works at all despite its bizarre tonal shifts and erratic pacing is a testament to how strong the game’s themes and characterization truly are.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Alcaraz duly escaped the adversity, but not without a time violation and a funny moment of tension when someone in the crowd returned a stray ball between the Spaniard’s first and second serves.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Police said 11-year-old Willow James was struck in the head by a stray bullet May 28 while riding home from school in a vehicle with her father and cousin in the 15800 block of Paulina Avenue.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Investigators ruled Coleman's death as accidental shortly after the incident in 2010.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Learn how to use gym equipment properly to avoid accidental injuries, if gym equipment is a part of your routine.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2025
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“Random.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/random. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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