VARIABLY Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

variably

adverb

Definition of variably

as in differently

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Relevance

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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. — 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

Adverb

Did working on the play make Weist think about her relationship to authority and power differently?

— Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Maisel and Mahoney point to at least three reasons why real-world markets behave differently than old-school economics would predict.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 7 July 2026

Definition of differently

Adverb

These experiences often involve guest participation and are accentuated with advanced multimedia technology and sometimes theatrical elements.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
These arguments overlook the fact that sometimes the content generated by the model does reproduce original parts of the author’s work.

— Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026

Definition of sometimes

Adverb

While head coach Dave Canales said McMillan’s shelving for the bulk of the workouts was merely a precautionary measure, the top weapon on offense is paramount to the team’s success and his lack of action was at least somewhat concerning.

— Mike Kaye July 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
And speaking of fares, while activating the rear door OMNY readers will provide for somewhat faster boarding, the MTA made a big mistake in getting rid of the off-board fare payments that were used for Select Bus Service.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

Definition of somewhat

Adverb

The model of buying players, winning trophies, and monetizing the resulting fanbase is a bet that pays out inconsistently and collapses without warning.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 June 2026
Backes said firearm restrictions in domestic violence cases are inconsistently enforced.

— Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 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

Infections, other immune-system stressors and, more rarely, brain injuries may also contribute in genetically susceptible individuals.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Even so, there’s rarely a backup of more than one hole, which is a credit to the course design and its wide selection of distances off the tee.

— Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

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