variously

adverb

Definition of variouslynext
1
as in diversely

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as in irregularly

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Recent Examples of variously This was competitors at each other’s throats – sure, literally so is a bit much – and variously penalized for it. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 July 2026 In Homer’s Odyssey divine intervention powers Odysseus’s picaresque adventures, variously enabling and impeding his progress home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026 Barack and Michelle Obama are among the producers for the show, which variously features Jerry Seinfeld, Susie Essman, Jon Hamm, Isla Fisher, and Jane Krakowski, among others as guest stars. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2026 Competing tales about the origins of kugelhopf variously feature the three magi, battles at the gates of Vienna and a teenaged Marie Antoinette. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for variously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variously
  1. diversely
  2. irregularly
  3. sporadically
  4. infrequently
  5. seldom
  6. rarely
Adverb
  • My goal for the latter part of the year is to read more diversely by publisher.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • Pickup Soccer Kansas City, or Soccer KC, provides adults with a group with which to enjoy the game diversely.
    — Zuri Primos June 8, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Definition of diversely
Adverb
  • Why AFib can be difficult to catch AFib causes the heart's upper chambers to beat irregularly.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Someone who gets hives or has gastrointestinal distress irregularly might not identify their dinner as the trigger of the symptoms, or might assume food poisoning.
    — Eva Flowe May 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Definition of irregularly
Adverb
  • In addition to sporadically continuing her acting career in titles like The Last Song, LOL and Black Mirror, Cyrus has mostly pivoted to music.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But Rydell preferred to direct, if somewhat sporadically, and to produce, forming a partnership with Sydney Pollock in the mid-1980s, Sanford Prods.
    — Carmel Dagan, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sporadically
Adverb
  • Mowing Too Close Most people consider mowing a chore and want to mow as infrequently as possible.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of infrequently
Adverb
  • These days it is seldom seen, with scouting resource and social media so prevalent, for the majority to be so unaware of the next young talent.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of seldom
Adverb
  • After four seasons of fits and starts with the offense built around tight ends or the running game but rarely the receiver room, maybe the Irish are in position for something more.
    — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • They were being imposed under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, a Great Depression-era law that has rarely, if ever, been invoked and has been neglected for decades.
    — Lim Hui Jie,Kevin Breuninger,Ashlee Trujillo, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Variously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variously. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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