1
as in differently
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Relevance
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2
as in sometimes
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variably
Adverb
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Women’s bodies store and use creatine differently from men's.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
14 July 2025 -
Here’s how: Acknowledge your feelings and that people process change differently.—
Daisy Auger-Domínguez,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Coyotes that lose their fear of humans and associate people with food can become aggressive, sometimes approaching or biting to get attention.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Soliman’s lawyers pounced on McLaughlin’s comments, posted to her X account, as an indication that the secrecy surrounding the watch lists may sometimes be more about serving political interests than about protecting national security.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The menu is brief and, on paper, somewhat predictable: a tiramisu, Italian cookies, an ice-cream sundae.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
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Welcome to difficult-to-reach Nordkapp (North Cape), a magnificent — albeit somewhat extreme — antidote for travelers looking to escape the summer heat back home while visiting a majestic landmark that has been challenging explorers, royalty and tourists for centuries.—
Dan Fellner,
AZCentral.com,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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Very seldom do any two companies share a vision and culture.—
Ashutosh Labroo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The man was gifted, gracious, often generous and seldom mean-spirited.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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That first impulse to vent or demand immediate action is rarely your friend.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Roller coasters and senior citizens are rarely a good match.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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“Variably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variably. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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