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as in naturally
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as in automatically
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Recent Examples of spontaneously
So the idea of witnessing a wedding and what that does to you internally birthed the idea of, okay, actually, a bunch of people are going to spontaneously bleed to death at this wedding.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Some of the best travel moments happen spontaneously.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Despite its simplicity, the device spontaneously self-organized into coordinated traveling waves of motion and adapted automatically as mechanical load increased—mirroring how real muscles recruit additional force when needed.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
This is why all kinds of datasets seem to conform to this beautiful shape spontaneously.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Whether stealing a kiss, striking a pose, or simply flashing a smile, nothing signifies a successful soiree quite like a collection of lasting memories, spontaneously snapped from within the VF photo booth.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
John Slattery likes to live spontaneously.
—New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Many times, bodies spontaneously combust and spray blood everywhere.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The element of surprise has mostly worn off, even if Grace tells Faith that one never really gets used to people spontaneously combusting right in front of you.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Some of the best travel moments happen spontaneously.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Despite its simplicity, the device spontaneously self-organized into coordinated traveling waves of motion and adapted automatically as mechanical load increased—mirroring how real muscles recruit additional force when needed.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
This is why all kinds of datasets seem to conform to this beautiful shape spontaneously.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Whether stealing a kiss, striking a pose, or simply flashing a smile, nothing signifies a successful soiree quite like a collection of lasting memories, spontaneously snapped from within the VF photo booth.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
John Slattery likes to live spontaneously.
—New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Many times, bodies spontaneously combust and spray blood everywhere.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The element of surprise has mostly worn off, even if Grace tells Faith that one never really gets used to people spontaneously combusting right in front of you.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spontaneously
Adverb
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In their post, the original poster (OP), user TeacherGuy1980, pushed back on the idea that today’s students are naturally tech-savvy and called for a return to dedicated computer skills classes.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Its battery can be positioned to avoid clashing with backpack frames, allowing users to move naturally while carrying larger loads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Using both sensors and cameras on the car and Car-to-X data, the GLC will automatically detect potholes, bumps, or other road imperfections and adjust its suspension accordingly.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
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Being on disability does not automatically prevent a creditor or debt collector from filing a lawsuit against you.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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When life feels overwhelming, many people instinctively turn to nature.—
Lea Barbett,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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Mike Wallace understood that difference instinctively.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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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
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Less intuitively, the trend line of long-declining homophobia reversed, resulting in a 10-point jump for explicit anti-gay bias over that same period.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Palace’s remaining eight games are more challenging than those listed above in terms of the quality of opposition but might, counter-intuitively, offer them a better chance of success as more space opens up to work into during transition.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Communications or conversations can feel abruptly charged or destabilizing during the Leo moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Kenwood Vineyards, a longtime Sonoma Valley winery, has abruptly closed its tasting room, and a new property sale raises fresh questions about the brand’s future.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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The goal of this new chip is to solve the cable problem at sites like Fukushima Daiichi, where restrictive wiring currently prevents multiple robots from working efficiently in hazardous areas.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The upcoming renovation will replace chillers, boilers and air handler units to efficiently regulate the indoor climate.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Then 6-foot-11 Ruben Prey sank his fourth 3-pointer in four attempts, and suddenly the Red Storm were up 53-44.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Less so, the 2026 Grand Prix and actor (Ignacy Liss) win for Poland’s ‘Proud,’ about a young gay party animal suddenly forced to step up his game and take care of his sister’s baby.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Spontaneously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spontaneously. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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