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as in differently
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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.
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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
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
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This therapy targets the traumatic memory directly, so it can be stored differently in the brain to reduce or even eliminate distressing symptoms linked to the trauma, according to the American Psychological Association.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Students learn differently, and good teachers need the training and tools to emphasize phonics where it is needed, while also building comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and a real engagement with reading.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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In the 1960s, the antiheroine — who sometimes leans hard into villain territory — was brought to life in the live-action world by Newmar on the Batman TV series opposite Adam West, who played the titular crime fighter.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Terminal 2, sometimes called the Humphrey Terminal, hosts smaller airlines, most prominently Sun Country, which was purchased this month by Allegiant Air, but will keep its brand for now, and also Southwest and Frontier.—
Julio Ojeda-Zapata,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Would Grandma ever serve something that wasn't at least somewhat homemade?—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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This is somewhat sly in its mannerisms.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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However, the restrictions were amended in 2024 to permit select athletes to compete under authorized neutral criteria, though many critics argued the criteria were inconsistently enforced.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Sometimes, even the same player can be dealt with inconsistently.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Master a Watering Routine Water your snake plants deeply but infrequently, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
5 May 2026
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Set a reminder to open the bags or bins and fluff them out from time to time, especially if they’re used infrequently.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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The National Weather Service said that burns seldom occur from lightning strikes, but the nervous system can be harmed.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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His testimony painted a much different picture of Jones’ role at the Bank of Labor than the one described by President Robert McCall, who testified last week that Jones never put in a full work week in his high-paying bank position and seldom made an appearance at the office.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Writers have afforded Monroe the grace and status in death that she was rarely afforded in life.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Still, transport aircraft rarely need this setup, so the idea of a combat role is hard to dismiss.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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“Variably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variably. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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