variably

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Recent Examples of variably The suspense grows more effective past the one-hour mark, once Dama takes control of the narrative, with Irina, Rosa and Giulia variably helped and hindered by her steely mechanizations. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026 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
  • After all, an account can move between companies, enter a different stage of collection or be handled differently based on its age and other factors.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of one flat curtain of hair, which tends to reveal every sparse area, choppy layers catch the light differently, creating dimension and texture.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Trials occur because one party (or sometimes both) has made a mistake.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Better telltale symptoms are confusion, seizures, difficulty breathing, nausea or sometimes unconsciousness.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Porcinis grow in deciduous and coniferous forests, and can withstand a variety of climates, as long as the air remains somewhat humid and temperatures don’t drop near freezing.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
  • With the war with Iran causing inflation to spike and, thus, a pause in the Fed's interest rate policy, rates there have somewhat stabilized.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Attorneys for the players said Thursday that the Cobb County court found the plaintiffs are likely to succeed on claims that the NCAA applied its eligibility rules arbitrarily and inconsistently.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The problem is these standards often sit in documents that people read once, are used inconsistently or are only remembered by a few experienced staff.
    Brian Greenberg, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • While Galliano attends only infrequently, his creations are well worn by celebrity guests of the event, including famously by Princess Diana.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Consumers may purchase premium equipment with ambitious intentions, only to use it infrequently if setup, storage or transportation becomes burdensome.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • While the group is nominally focused on promoting the relationship between the United States and Israel, its advertising focus seldom mentions Israel.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In a town that seldom sees both MLB teams contending at the same time, the Sox and Cubs have made this one of the more memorable summers in years.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Creditors rarely challenge such plans because most disputes are resolved earlier.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Carrington was assessed a flagrant 2 foul and ejected from the game, a rare correct call from the league's officials, then took it upon herself to demonstrate beautifully why the WNBA is rarely taken seriously.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Variably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variably. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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