as in casually
without definite aim, direction, rule, or method
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Recent Examples of randomly
These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
However, in most cases, the chemical groups that bind CO2 are randomly distributed, making performance unpredictable.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Some community members have stepped up to provide gift cards, which have to be under $25 and randomly distributed through management, and food items during the shutdown, according to a post from the Sacramento International Airport.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The multiplier is randomly selected before each drawing.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The case, along with several others, has been randomly selected as a bellwether trial, meaning its outcome could impact how thousands of similar lawsuits filed against social media companies play out.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Adults were randomly assigned to receive 4 milligrams (mg), 9 mg, or 12 mg of retatrutide, or a placebo, in the form of a once-weekly injection.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Mar. 2026
On Instagram Thursday, the Spanish singer randomly dropped an adorable picture of his brood.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The good Samaritan who helped a woman after she was randomly attacked in Queens is speaking out.
—John Dias, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
However, in most cases, the chemical groups that bind CO2 are randomly distributed, making performance unpredictable.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Some community members have stepped up to provide gift cards, which have to be under $25 and randomly distributed through management, and food items during the shutdown, according to a post from the Sacramento International Airport.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The multiplier is randomly selected before each drawing.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The case, along with several others, has been randomly selected as a bellwether trial, meaning its outcome could impact how thousands of similar lawsuits filed against social media companies play out.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Adults were randomly assigned to receive 4 milligrams (mg), 9 mg, or 12 mg of retatrutide, or a placebo, in the form of a once-weekly injection.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Mar. 2026
On Instagram Thursday, the Spanish singer randomly dropped an adorable picture of his brood.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The good Samaritan who helped a woman after she was randomly attacked in Queens is speaking out.
—John Dias, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for randomly
Adverb
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Words like impatient get thrown around far too casually, especially with younger employees.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Also, don’t assume that casually telling a rental agent about a problem is enough.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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White House officials argue the waiver allows US partners to buy oil that China would have purchased anyway.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Absent a new deal, our rare earth supply — short-term anyway — remains vulnerable.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Tesla is under several investigations related to its autonomous vehicle technology, with reports that its vehicles have run red lights, driven erratically and crashed.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to court documents, Thompson topped speeds of 100 mph while driving erratically.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Mehl notes that some organizations attempt to manage IT informally, purchasing software subscriptions and hardware without building a structured support system around them.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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All were dressed informally, except for their sky-high show heels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Rivera’s defense team has argued that his gun went off accidentally after Rosen reached into the car and grabbed it, trying to leverage footage from body cameras and surveillance cameras that don’t offer a clear view of the gun or the sergeant’s hands inside the car.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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After the shooting, Heyward dropped the gun — accidentally shooting herself in the right foot while bending down to pick it up — then walked to the back of the car and removed the license plate, placed it inside, and sped off, deputies say.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Opposite the pump lies a dead body, haphazardly covered with half a sheet of cardboard and encircled by black flies.—
Elena Clavarino,
Air Mail,
14 Mar. 2026
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After losing half of the original roster to trades and a few more bodies to injury, this haphazardly assembled roster is not comfortable playing together.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Odd pieces that are too small or irregularly shaped to cut into sashimi can be easily minced for spicy poke.—
Stella Fong,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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Currently, Yellowstone’s geyser watch notes that Echinus is continuing to erupt irregularly and that each eruption lasts for 3 to 5 minutes and reaches around 30 feet in height.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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For six of the last seven years, this franchise has been wandering aimlessly through the wilderness of baseball purgatory.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Alternatively, spend afternoons aimlessly wandering neighborhoods like Dorsoduro or Cannaregio, where small wine bars known as bacari serve local vino and cicchetti (think Venetian tapas like olives, crostini, and arancini).—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Randomly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/randomly. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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