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
These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 30 May 2026
This isn’t a team just finding success randomly.
—Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
On the other hand, nonbiological chemistry is more limited and dominated by molecules that form randomly.
—Gideon Yoffe, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
In July, the poll will randomly select a group of 100 Californians to participate in a discussion on how AI affects their work.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
In 2020, Lee was randomly attacked by a man with a history of attacking women.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Nobody enjoys being randomly summoned into your post about the Top 37 Visionary Thought Leaders Changing Synergy in Healthcare.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Veterans are not being targeted randomly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
The trenches can be randomly placed throughout the vegetable garden, flower beds, or near the drip line of shrubs and trees.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 30 May 2026
This isn’t a team just finding success randomly.
—Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
On the other hand, nonbiological chemistry is more limited and dominated by molecules that form randomly.
—Gideon Yoffe, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
In July, the poll will randomly select a group of 100 Californians to participate in a discussion on how AI affects their work.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
In 2020, Lee was randomly attacked by a man with a history of attacking women.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Nobody enjoys being randomly summoned into your post about the Top 37 Visionary Thought Leaders Changing Synergy in Healthcare.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Veterans are not being targeted randomly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
The trenches can be randomly placed throughout the vegetable garden, flower beds, or near the drip line of shrubs and trees.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for randomly
Adverb
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Collaboration is not a word Seehorn deploys casually.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
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Sorry to just casually mention that Rue died 45 minutes into the episode.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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There’s nothing to represent the Sweetener era, but then again there are no songs from the album on the setlist, anyway.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2026
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Because the Russian commanders keep attacking anyway, the Ukrainians are killing and wounding thousands of enemy soldiers, perhaps as many as 30,000, every month.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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Ava demands, driving erratically through city traffic in a stick-shift that barely fits the two of them.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Beyond the court filings, neighbors also described Baker acting erratically in the days before the killings.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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When the 16 coaches were informally polled about doubling the size of the playoff field during one of their sessions at the Big 12 spring meetings, all of them raised their hands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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The project started informally almost a decade ago between Arthur and Clarke, long before the idea of making a record.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson's right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Then, as his 15 minutes of fame began to run out and his powers destabilized from heavy drinking, DeMarr accidentally trapped Gad inside him during a movie stunt gone wrong.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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In a May 5 Facebook post, officials in Saône-et-Loire, France, shared a video of a deer haphazardly running in circles around a field in what appeared to be an intoxicated state.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Instead of haphazardly brushing it into your palm or reaching for a dripping sponge, try a handheld vacuum for a far more efficient solution.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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The two of us drifted aimlessly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Donovan Mitchell, whose box score of 21 points was deceiving, dribbled aimlessly while being hounded by Detroit defenders until his weak shot attempt was easily knocked away by Ausar Thompson before time expired.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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“Randomly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/randomly. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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