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Recent Examples of variously
Walt Whitman was a proud government bean counter during the last days of the Civil War and into the following decade, working variously for the Army Paymaster’s Office and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
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Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
There were conflicting orders shouted at her by agents to variously get out of the car or move.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
In a demonstration of how polarizing a figure Maduro is, people variously took to the streets to deplore his capture and celebrate it.
—Regina Cano Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
In a demonstration of how polarizing a figure Maduro is, people variously took to the streets to protest his capture and celebrate it.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Twin Cities, 3 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
There were conflicting orders shouted at her by agents to variously get out of the car or move.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
In a demonstration of how polarizing a figure Maduro is, people variously took to the streets to deplore his capture and celebrate it.
—Regina Cano Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
In a demonstration of how polarizing a figure Maduro is, people variously took to the streets to protest his capture and celebrate it.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Twin Cities, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variously
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With the litigation settlement, there will be no power sharing among a group of diversely opinionated siblings.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Currently, Yellowstone’s geyser watch notes that Echinus is continuing to erupt irregularly and that each eruption lasts for 3 to 5 minutes and reaches around 30 feet in height.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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Two months later, her heart began to beat irregularly.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Since 2009 and more intensely since 2017, nationwide protests have sporadically challenged Islamic rule.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Deadpan lines land sporadically at best, and the friction between Sidney and her daughter never sparks.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
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The company positioned the treatment as particularly relevant for garments that are washed infrequently or need specialty cleaning, such as performance apparel or dry-clean-only garments, where reducing wash frequency can extend product life.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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The boardwalk surrounding Echinus contains several benches and platforms for viewing, which has confused visitors in the past because the geyser erupts so infrequently, according to the USGS.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Rarely one to publicly comment on her personal life, Beyoncé has seldom if ever addressed the subject of her parents' divorce.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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To his knowledge, Harward said, road rage incidents in Nampa are seldom severe.—
Rose Evans
Updated March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Fortune rarely smiles twice on the same backside.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission already has the power to investigate schools and enforce students’ rights, but it’s rarely used for that end.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Variously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variously. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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