as in scattered
lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
since we were new in town, our choice of a vet for our dog was entirely random
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Recent Examples of random
The Olduvai Gorge bones, however, don’t appear to have been shaped at random, but instead display a uniformity indicating a practiced methodology and strategy.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2025
In reality, some people may get creeped out by a random stranger gawking and exuding serial killer vibes.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Mar. 2025
Sometimes these recurring dream themes may feel random.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
If sharks are going to be fed, the nutritional quality of the food needs to be considered — random scraps are not be a suitable replacement for their natural diet!
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2025
In reality, some people may get creeped out by a random stranger gawking and exuding serial killer vibes.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Mar. 2025
Sometimes these recurring dream themes may feel random.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
If sharks are going to be fed, the nutritional quality of the food needs to be considered — random scraps are not be a suitable replacement for their natural diet!
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for random
Adjective
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Eversource is asking the court to overturn a 2023 PURA decision that the company claims was based on an arbitrary application of regulatory law and intended to reach a pre-determined decision to slash its rates.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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Many of those firings have prompted lawsuits parallel to Dellinger’s that challenge the legality of Trump bypassing language in statutes, including provisions that protect employees at independent agencies from politicized or arbitrary firings.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the year before she was killed, Mary had called BSO 14 times regarding Nathan’s threats and increasingly erratic behavior, according to a log of BSO calls that the Herald reviewed.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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And as it’s been for most of the last few weeks, the market’s slide on Tuesday was erratic and dizzying.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On Friday, automatic gunshots could be heard throughout Port-au-Prince where people brave enough to take to the streets were ducking stray bullets — even in restaurants.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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The wife and mother was killed by a stray bullet while in her back yard in the 3900 block of Frisco Avenue.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The review found that many of the deaths reported to VAERS claiming to be linked to the MMR included children who has serious underlying medical conditions or had deaths that were unrelated to the vaccine, including accidental deaths.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Authorities are urging residents to stay updated with NWS alerts and follow all fire safety guidelines to prevent accidental wildfires.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Random.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/random. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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