RANDOMLY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

randomly

adverb

Definition of randomly

as in casually

without definite aim, direction, rule, or method the winner will be randomly chosen from among all of the entries

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Recent Examples of randomly Researchers enrolled 200 Chinese adults over 50 and randomly assigned them to either tai chi or cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic insomnia. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The duo randomly met up at a Chicago airport in 2016 and took a photo to commemorate the occasion. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 Even when a trial is available, a person may not meet its requirements, or they may be randomly assigned to receive a placebo (dummy drug). — Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Aug. 2026 There was a washout period of at least a week in between the diets to prevent any carryover effects, and the participants were randomly assigned to the order of their diets. — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 3 Aug. 2026 Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either semaglutide or a placebo. — Ubah Ali, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 During his interview with co-host Craig Melvin, Starkey appeared confused when Melvin, 47, randomly brought up his appreciation for the MTV series, which initially ran from 2009 to 2012. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Tomko told the Observer her husband found Williams online and randomly reached out to him for advice. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 Redemption cards for each were randomly inserted in packs, and the Ohtani one is now the subject of rapidly increasing offers to whoever finds it. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for randomly

Adverb

People continue to mill around the Jeep, chatting casually, trying to understand what has happened.

— Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
Made from a lightweight linen-blend material, it can be styled casually on travel days with white sneakers or dressed up for a nice dinner with strappy sandals.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of casually

Adverb

Engineers spent months pondering the approach in late 2025 and early 2026, when the only antenna that was able to communicate with Voyager 2 was down for repair anyway.

— Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
Of course, some of the AI winners grew to become overheated in late June and were due for a pullback anyway.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of anyway

Adverb

The El Niño climate pattern materializes erratically every two to seven years and can last up to a year.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
According to a preliminary investigation, a trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a white Chevrolet Trax that was driving erratically in the area.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of erratically

Adverb

Such leads belong informally to the scientists who discover them, but there’s nothing to stop a rogue taxonomist from sailing in with the Jolly Roger at full-mast.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Among 4,000 workers surveyed globally, only 34% say their organization practices pay transparency, formally or informally.

— Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of informally

Adverb

The Workforce Risk No One Briefed You On Most insider threat programs were built for a specific problem like the employee who shares credentials, accidentally exposes data or leaves with proprietary files, but that’s not the reality of today.

— Steve Wilson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
And while there’s fun to be had with the premise of the three characters constantly and accidentally switching places — most often in the middle of a space fight) — the meandering script unfortunately tries to do too much.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of accidentally

Adverb

Not Considering the Plant’s Future Avoid pruning haphazardly without carefully evaluating the situation first.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026
Hanging your art and photos haphazardly is a quick way to make your collection feel more chaotic than inspiring.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

Definition of haphazardly

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

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