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 Some may occur randomly when a cell divides and replicates its DNA. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 21 Sep. 2026 To back up, researchers at the University of Sydney recruited 104 adults in their mid-60s and 70s and randomly assigned the participants to follow one of four diets for four weeks. — Korin Miller, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026 From the 760 who replied, organizers randomly selected 45, adjusting for factors such as gender, education level and age to make sure the group was representative of the city’s population. — Esther King, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026 This work later proved that prime numbers, while randomly scattered in small sections of the number line, appear to be regularly arranged over sufficiently large intervals. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026 The other issue was that the picture would suddenly and randomly drop down to the lower right corner, very much like picture-in-picture. — New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026 Regan was allegedly upset with David Green, president of SEIU Local 721 who had just left for the airport, and began randomly screaming at Li, according to the investigative report on the probe commissioned by the state council. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Let the Tray Tell a Story Rather than filling every compartment randomly, think of your tray as a visual scrapbook. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026 Now, researchers have used a mathematical model to study a series of games that include evolving strategies and randomly varying returns. — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for randomly

Adverb

And then Ed Sheeran (played by Annabel Marlow) casually walks in to weigh in on the situation.

— Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2026
Still, the current team does have a rare shot at shaping an orchestra that is not only reliably exciting and frequently profound but also casually bold and genuinely fun — making for a crucial presence in the city as well as at Geffen Hall.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of casually

Adverb

The Chicago Teachers Union pushed to be part of the program anyway, arguing every dollar would help stave off potential layoffs or program cuts.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Until Monday night, anyway, when the Chiefs blasted Denver 31-10 behind Walker’s 173 yards on 23 carries — including a 60-yard touchdown run on a bold fourth-and-1 that in itself illustrated the abiding evolution of Reid.

— Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of anyway

Adverb

Bass said her review would be a top-down evaluation that also scrutinizes the roles of dispatchers, supervisors and others involved in responding to reports of people behaving erratically.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
In office, however, Fetterman entered treatment for depression and later began behaving so erratically that Jentleson resigned as his chief of staff and alerted the senator’s doctor.

— Isaac Arnsdorf, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of erratically

Adverb

While the State Department has informally notified key congressional committees about the pending sale, the administration has not yet initiated a formal review process and the package has not been finalized, the sources said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Set in Edgewater, the untitled offshoot is informally referred to as Edge Med.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of informally

Adverb

But while the buildings appeared to be marble, they were actually made of extremely flammable plaster, pine, hemp and jute — all haphazardly draped with live electrical wires.

— Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
The fourth hour began haphazardly as the Today With Jenna & Sheinelle camera operator tripped over a chair during their intro segment.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of haphazardly

Adverb

Lightly pinch the butter pieces into the flour mixture, just enough to create an irregularly crumbly mixture.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
The unrest follows an unprecedented surge on July 30 and 31, when more than 72,000 migrants irregularly crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, one of the European Union’s two land borders with Africa.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of irregularly

Adverb

My fork hovered aimlessly over the plate while my eyes stayed fixed on the entrance.

— Mayur Chauhan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The oceanfront infinity pool is my personal favorite, but if a book and aimlessly floating for hours on end sounds more appealing, the quiet pool will be just right.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

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