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as in naturally
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Recent Examples of spontaneously
Over 280 tourism boards across mainland China, from Beijing to Guizhou to Zhejiang, have spontaneously paired the track as a soundtrack with local landmarks and cityscapes for videos, triggering a viral relay across short-video platforms.
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Billboard China, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
However, unlike diesel, liquid methanol does not ignite spontaneously in the high heat environment of a diesel engine.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
It’s produced spontaneously, though more or less in keeping with its creator’s guidance.
—Vauhini Vara, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
All particles spontaneously appear with an even mix of left- and right-handedness.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Because there were, after all, conditions in which children were extremely fragile and did spontaneously break their bones.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
In 2019, around 10% of people spontaneously mentioned the then-shutdown in the January survey.
—Joanne Hsu, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
That wavefunction, in turn, dictates the probability of observing this quantum system in a specific state with certain properties, as well as the probability of a transition occurring — spontaneously, even if classically forbidden — through the process of quantum tunneling.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025
However, methane does not spontaneously ignite in oxygen’s presence.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Billboard China, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
However, unlike diesel, liquid methanol does not ignite spontaneously in the high heat environment of a diesel engine.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
It’s produced spontaneously, though more or less in keeping with its creator’s guidance.
—Vauhini Vara, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
All particles spontaneously appear with an even mix of left- and right-handedness.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Because there were, after all, conditions in which children were extremely fragile and did spontaneously break their bones.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
In 2019, around 10% of people spontaneously mentioned the then-shutdown in the January survey.
—Joanne Hsu, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
That wavefunction, in turn, dictates the probability of observing this quantum system in a specific state with certain properties, as well as the probability of a transition occurring — spontaneously, even if classically forbidden — through the process of quantum tunneling.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025
However, methane does not spontaneously ignite in oxygen’s presence.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spontaneously
Adverb
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Similarly, drivers who routinely leave their vehicles on busy streets overnight are naturally more likely to have their cars damaged or stolen.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The system also tracks head movement, allowing pilots to look around naturally while airborne.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Jan. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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The birds tell your fortune by instinctively picking cards.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Yet a 2025 public opinion survey by Public First, involving more than 2,000 American adults, shows that respondents do not instinctively associate nuclear energy with climate action.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Typical blueberries are made and shipped haphazardly, Magami said, with no accountability for quality.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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In fact, it's all done rather haphazardly, but with inherent purpose, which is exactly how a true Southern cook runs a kitchen.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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It is organized intuitively—which is to say, by season.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Jan. 2026
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This is a rebirth point, emotionally, energetically, and intuitively.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Dec. 2025
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Then, abruptly, back to lightness, was a video showing a newborn’s heartwarming first encounter with the family dog.—
Lindsay Lowe,
Parents,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the opening minutes, Courteney is abruptly fired over a barely scandalous video leak.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Pairing your vitamin D with foods that contain certain nutrients–including healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc–can help your body absorb it more efficiently.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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By reshaping the plastic at extremely high temperatures, the researchers turned waste into materials that can generate electricity efficiently and repeatedly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The individuals were then spotted by security cameras attempting to leave through an emergency exit door while carrying numerous bags, before suddenly pivoting toward a flight of stairs and running up to the floor above.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The return of Matthews the Superstar Auston Matthews is suddenly on pace for 44 goals after scoring for the seventh time in the last five games.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spontaneously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spontaneously. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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