variously

adverb

Definition of variouslynext
1
as in diversely

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as in irregularly

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Recent Examples of variously 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 Competing tales about the origins of kugelhopf variously feature the three magi, battles at the gates of Vienna and a teenaged Marie Antoinette. — Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 28 May 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
  • 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
  • Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, meant that his heart was beating irregularly, which could lead to blood clots, stroke, or heart failure.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Definition of irregularly
Adverb
  • But Torrence continues to gig with his group the Surf City All-Stars, but only sporadically.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
  • Since air moisture levels are high everywhere, precipitation can gather and fall sporadically across the region.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
Definition of sporadically
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
Definition of infrequently
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
Definition of seldom
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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