RANDOMLY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

randomly

adverb

Definition of randomly

as in casually

without definite aim, direction, rule, or method the winner will be randomly chosen from among all of the entries

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Recent Examples of randomly Participants were randomly assigned to either the MIND diet or a control diet, both with mild caloric restriction, for three years. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 When harvesting mint, do not pick leaves randomly but cut back shoot terminals to a pair of leaves opposite one another. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 July 2026 For the maps, each dot represents 250 people, and dots are distributed randomly within a census block. — Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 23 July 2026 Redemption cards for each will be randomly inserted in packs. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 21 July 2026 The administrator’s office randomly selects 12 members from its panel. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 After downloading an app and registering members of your team (which must be an even number of players), the computer randomly assigns your run of games for the evening. — Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 If the coworker randomly knows certain personal things about the boss. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026 Pitts, appointed to the bench by President Joe Biden in 2023, was randomly assigned the case on Tuesday. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for randomly

Adverb

The murder casually committed by that elemental giant Moose Malloy is only an episode to start the story going.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Copy Hathaway’s monochromatic look by pairing them with a matching white top, or wear them casually with a T-shirt and sneakers.

— Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Definition of casually

Adverb

The El Niño climate pattern materializes erratically every two to seven years and can last up to a year.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
According to a preliminary investigation, a trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a white Chevrolet Trax that was driving erratically in the area.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of erratically

Adverb

Before her request, Vivienne had already informally dropped the last name.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Clyne returned to Palace, initially being invited to train with the club informally in September 2020 before he was awarded a contract until the end of January, which was then extended several times.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of informally

Adverb

The team’s social media department was preparing the stream in advance and accidentally published the link.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Moss recalled a bass fishing trip last fall when his son accidentally hooked Brooke in the shoulder while fish were busting on the surface in front of them.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of accidentally

Adverb

Not Considering the Plant’s Future Avoid pruning haphazardly without carefully evaluating the situation first.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026
Hanging your art and photos haphazardly is a quick way to make your collection feel more chaotic than inspiring.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

Definition of haphazardly

Adverb

Someone who gets hives or has gastrointestinal distress irregularly might not identify their dinner as the trigger of the symptoms, or might assume food poisoning.

— Eva Flowe May 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, meant that his heart was beating irregularly, which could lead to blood clots, stroke, or heart failure.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026

Definition of irregularly

Adverb

Fox will pace aimlessly around the putting green, or speak with Smith to avoid overthinking in between shots.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Without clear governance, agents roam aimlessly through data warehouses looking for credible information, then check the results after the fact — wasting time and tokens, and generating inconsistent actions.

— Sumeet Agrawal, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Definition of aimlessly

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