variably

adverb

Definition of variablynext
1
as in differently

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2
as in sometimes

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Recent Examples of variably House, a Kiwi familiar from various Taika Waititi projects including the recent TV adaptation of Time Bandits, is a constance source of unexpected danger, while Hughes, George Mason and Matuse all get good moments as her variably bumbling henchmen. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026 And, just maybe, that can go at least a few inches toward explaining the enduring popularity of mah-jongg—also variably spelled mah jong, mahjong, mah jongg, and more, with our spelling taken from Merriam-Webster—one that spans continents and centuries. — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026 Power can split front/rear variably, between 70%/30% and 15%/85%. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026 In secret, the Party is trying to find Vecna and kill him, a mission to which members are variably applying themselves. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variably
  1. differently
  2. sometimes
  3. somewhat
  4. inconsistently
  5. infrequently
  6. seldom
  7. rarely
Adverb
  • At the same time, other players were tired and still reacted differently.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • David Aaron Gallery works differently from the auction world, often placing specimens through private sales.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of differently
Adverb
  • Despite the feeling of discouragement that can come with the rejections and even ghostings applicants face, these internships — though sometimes few and far between — still exist.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • The festival has sometimes been postponed or held in different locations because of conflict and insecurity.
    — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
Definition of sometimes
Adverb
  • Nationally, 61% of the 160 metro areas Pew studied were classified as somewhat or very unaffordable for young buyers in 2024 — up from just 41% in 2019.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • In sum, that means fewer than a tenth of all House seats are even somewhat competitive.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of somewhat
Adverb
  • In small claims court, Sacramento’s representatives inconsistently reported how much notice city workers gave to Williams.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • The Texas Department of State Health Services posted a health advisory in May warning that because the eggs shed from the body inconsistently, doctors may need to do as many as three tests spaced 24 hours apart to make an accurate diagnosis.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of inconsistently
Adverb
  • Spices Many spices in the spice rack tend to be used infrequently and sparingly.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
  • TVs are everywhere, showing races from tracks around the country, and bettors gather around the screens to learn the fate of their wagers, not infrequently yelling at them in the many languages and accents of Queens.
    — Henry Kornaros, Curbed, 26 June 2026
Definition of infrequently
Adverb
  • Haaland has been the World Cup’s biggest personality; a self-deprecating, smiling figurehead that has seldom looked happier than in a golden month with Norway.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • Founders seldom hire solely based on a pristine GPA or the prestige of your university alone.
    — Vikram Joshi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of seldom
Adverb
  • Les Bleus had looked unstoppable, while La Roja had been winning but rarely impressing.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Researchers conducted the study on 365 adults between the ages of 55 and 80 who rarely ate fish and were considered to be at risk for Alzheimer’s.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026
Definition of rarely

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“Variably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variably. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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