mysteriously
adverb
mys·te·ri·ous·ly
mi-ˈstir-ē-əs-lē 
: in a mysterious manner : in a way that is difficult to explain or comprehend
documents that have mysteriously disappeared
smiling mysteriously
"I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen," observed Jo mysteriously.—
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Indie sleuths were also quick to investigate the lineup for Salt Lake City’s Kilby Block Party (taking place on May 15), where a spot was mysteriously covered in question marks.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
The bond between an immigrant family and their American in-laws is tested when a gun collection mysteriously disappears during a loved one’s funeral reception.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
A couple engaged to be married was found mysteriously stabbed to death inside their burning home in 2000, Florida authorities said.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Most mysteriously of all, about 12 of the snakes appeared to drink water that was landing on their heads and that was being channeled to their mouths through some unknown mechanism.
—Jason Bittel, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
The bond between an immigrant family and their American in-laws is tested when a gun collection mysteriously disappears during a loved one’s funeral reception.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
A couple engaged to be married was found mysteriously stabbed to death inside their burning home in 2000, Florida authorities said.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Most mysteriously of all, about 12 of the snakes appeared to drink water that was landing on their heads and that was being channeled to their mouths through some unknown mechanism.
—Jason Bittel, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Mysteriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mysteriously. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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