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
Trump, seeing the political danger here, started the weekend off by playing the hits, starting with a random threat to take away Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship.
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Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Talks with random shoppers at the district were unified in one way.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
The kitchen work surfaces on the counter and island are granite, with the counter’s surfaces offset by an eye catching random sized tile backsplash.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
But once those issues were resolved, random drop-in visits from Social Services workers over the next decade yielded no citations or other issues.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Talks with random shoppers at the district were unified in one way.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
The kitchen work surfaces on the counter and island are granite, with the counter’s surfaces offset by an eye catching random sized tile backsplash.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
But once those issues were resolved, random drop-in visits from Social Services workers over the next decade yielded no citations or other issues.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for random
Adjective
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There are no longer arbitrary divisions in which people say that different functions aren’t their job or concern.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Marylanders deserve a civil justice system that recognizes the full scope of human suffering and empowers citizen juries to render verdicts based on evidence rather than arbitrary limitations.—
Bruce M. Plaxen,
Baltimore Sun,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Even if that happens, however, Sternberg would still receive the 2025 World Series trophy if the Rays rebound from an erratic first half to win their first world championship.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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There is yet another small chance for thunderstorms this afternoon, ten percent likelihood or less, with the main threats of any storms that are able to develop being lightning and gusty and erratic outflow winds.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Trixie had likely been a stray cat until she was rescued by the Monatgue family, who brought her to Oceana County Animal Friends.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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While a stray shower can’t be ruled out for areas south of the city in the Coastal Plains, this activity should be limited in scope and intensity.—
Justin Ballard,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Despite suspicions of foul play from both U.S. and Zambian officials, local police declared Bianca’s death the result of an accidental discharge of a firearm.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Today, even minor missteps—whether accidental or intentional—can rapidly escalate, leading to public crises that damage reputations and erode the trust organizations have worked hard to build.—
Maria Trochimezuk,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Random.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/random. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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