variably

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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
  • 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
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
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
Adverb
  • Although some may disagree, or favor a one-time transfer rule, the main issue with the UIL rules is not how they are written but how inconsistently they are enforced.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
  • Wear the Peace also claimed one of its members recently flew on a United flight alongside a passenger wearing an Israel Defense Forces shirt without incident, arguing the airline applied its policy inconsistently.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026
Adverb
  • Water deeply and infrequently in the morning to encourage stronger roots and reduce evaporation.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 July 2026
  • Despite its popularity, the Air Jordan 16 Retro has been infrequently seen in reissue form.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 11 July 2026
Adverb
  • Israeli soldiers and police seldom intervene, and prosecutions are exceptionally rare.
    Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
  • Research journals seldom publish studies about fossils that are not publicly accessible.
    News Desk, Artforum, 15 July 2026
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

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“Variably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variably. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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