Synonyms for random
ˈræn dəmran·dom

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1. randomnoun

   Of or relating to probability distribution.

   A toss of loaded dice is still random, though biased.

   Synonyms:
   stochastic

2. randomnoun

   Pseudorandom in contrast to truly random; mimicking the result of random selection.

   The function generates a random number from a seed.

   Synonyms:
   nobody, pseudorandom, nonentity

3. randomadjective

   Representative and undistinguished; typical and average; selected for no particular reason.

   A random American off the street couldn't tell the difference.

   Synonyms:
   momentum, typical, average, velocity, speed, force

4. randomadjective

   Apropos of nothing; lacking context; unexpected; having apparent lack of plan, cause or reason.

   Synonyms:
   unexpected, arbitrary, unplanned

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1. random

   Synonyms:
   haphazard, stray, chance, wild, aimless, purposeless, unpremeditated, casual, vague, accidental

   Antonyms:
   steady, aimed, intended, regular, controlled, purposed, intentional, deliberate, designed, normal, systematic

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1. randomadjective

   lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance

   "a random choice"; "bombs fell at random"; "random movements"

   Antonyms:
   nonrandom, purposive

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1. randomadjective

   Synonyms:
   chance, casual, fortuitous

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1. randomadjective

   Synonyms:
   haphazard, chance, stray, aimless, hazarded

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1. List of paraphrases for "random":

   randomized, randomly, indiscriminate, haphazard, shuffle, azar, arbitrary, randomised, chance, stochastic, uncertain, slum, blind, accidental, adventitious, randomness

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1. List of known nicknames for "Random":

   random, Raheem Jarbo, Mega ran

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1. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson:

   Immediately following the incident in December 2014, TSA increased the random and unpredictable screening of aviation workers at various airport access points to mitigate potential security vulnerabilities.

2. Michael Poland:

   Theyre mostly random and experience phases of alternating eruptive activity, so while fascinating, its not unusual, nor cause for concern.

3. Alan Gottlieb:

   Random violence is up all across the country, but in New York City where gun control is overly restrictive it is an epidemic with sharp blades, this is proof positive that demonizing guns does not solve the problem of violence. I bet some of those victims wish that they had a gun for self-defense.

4. H.W. Mann:

   The earth is not flat. The universe does not revolve around the earth. The physical world is not the only reality. Genes do not control our biology. Evolution is not random. There are many cosmic forces at work, and all of them are intelligently directed. We are not a cosmic accident. Consciousness did not evolve. Consciousness is reality. Conscious energy creates physical reality.

5. Link Starbureiy:

   Natural intelligence will always be one step ahead of artificial intelligence on a random walk.