variously

adverb

Definition of variouslynext
1
as in diversely

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as in irregularly

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Recent Examples of variously My aunts and uncles variously dispute or embrace this tale, which my father loved to tell. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 As on the original album, Wonder plays most of the instruments on the EP’s songs, including drums, GX-1-Dream Machine, Bass-GX-1-Dream Machine, Fender Rhodes, and electric bass, variously, in addition to singing. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026 Benjamin Satterley, the high-flying champion wrestler known variously to AEW and WWE fans as Pac, Bastard, Adrian Neville and Neville, has died. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026 Tyrannosaurus rex fossils are relatively common finds, with dozens of variously complete examples on display in museums around the world. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 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
  • The group, diversely composed of community members and experts in a multitude of industries, was created after the city council approved a moratorium to pause the construction of data centers in Denver.
    — Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Those folks who stayed home, however, missed a diversely entertaining evening of rock ‘n’ roll from three bands who each hail from different realms of the classic rock world.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of diversely
Adverb
  • Magyar said his administration would retain Orbán-era immigration and asylum policies, including escorting migrants who entered irregularly back across the southern border into Serbia.
    — Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Renderings show a brown building and a white building that are irregularly shaped and accented with colorful murals and awnings.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of irregularly
Adverb
  • Officers used tear gas as tensions flared sporadically in the neighborhood, with small groups of people trying to set bicycles and trash bins on fire.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Tyson Familiar and visually uninspired, yet still sporadically captivating.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of sporadically
Adverb
  • Lavrov has traveled only infrequently to NATO member states since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and severe sanctions were imposed on Moscow.
    — Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Although the model has been infrequently reissued in the two decades-plus since its debut, recent rereleases have been met with enthusiasm, and readers should expect similar interest in the upcoming Black Pack drop.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of infrequently
Adverb
  • Growing up in West Little River, Black Yacht Day cofounder Shakyra Chrysostome seldom went to the beach.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • But defense lawyer Wada said they were seldom used when the detention was shorter than two weeks, leaving minors to face similar conditions to their adult counterparts.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of seldom
Adverb
  • Painter has overcome major turnovers before, and the Boilermakers rarely lose ground.
    — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • John Turturro stars in the awards hopeful, which revolves around a pickpocket master who struggles to keep up with the changing times — phones are trackable, wallets rarely have cash and guns are hiding in plain sight.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Variously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variously. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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