as in changing
not staying constant
a varying commitment to the cause that meant that one could never be sure if the volunteers would show up
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1
as in differing
to be unlike; to not be the same
opinions by experts on the subject vary
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as in modifying
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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as in ranging
to occur within a continuous range of variation
the appliance store is offering discounts that vary from 10 to 40 percent, depending upon the brand
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as in shifting
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
terrain that constantly varied as we traveled from the coast to the interior
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Recent Examples of varying
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.
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Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Sylvain Barbot,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Nike‘s yearly advancement in Air Max technology for 2026 came in the form of bulbous pods of varying sizes taking inspiration from the toe pods of frogs.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
That same underlying rhythm in laughter is shaped by a conscious control to communicate varying emotions and intentions.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
The most common olive varieties in American grocers Different types of olives have varying flavors and textures, and some are suited to cooking while others were born for the bar cart.
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Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
While most students remained at their initial institution, the report detailed varying persistence by major, with Engineering leading among bachelor's degree seekers.
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Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Among the concert recordings are three full concerts being released for the very first time and several more full recordings of shows that have been excerpted, to varying extents, for past releases.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
While different pockets of the Kansas City area are reporting varying sales numbers, many businesses in Johnson County are seeing an uptick.
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Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Weight Flatware sets have varying weights.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
This is a recurring injury for Smith, who has missed five of the last nine games due to varying levels of discomfort in his calf.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.
—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
On the San Andreas Fault, scientists expect on average a large earthquake of magnitude 7 or above every 170 years or so, with the timing varying along the fault.
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Sylvain Barbot,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Nike‘s yearly advancement in Air Max technology for 2026 came in the form of bulbous pods of varying sizes taking inspiration from the toe pods of frogs.
—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
That same underlying rhythm in laughter is shaped by a conscious control to communicate varying emotions and intentions.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
The most common olive varieties in American grocers Different types of olives have varying flavors and textures, and some are suited to cooking while others were born for the bar cart.
—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
While most students remained at their initial institution, the report detailed varying persistence by major, with Engineering leading among bachelor's degree seekers.
—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Among the concert recordings are three full concerts being released for the very first time and several more full recordings of shows that have been excerpted, to varying extents, for past releases.
—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
While different pockets of the Kansas City area are reporting varying sales numbers, many businesses in Johnson County are seeing an uptick.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Weight Flatware sets have varying weights.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varying
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In some studies, gloves not changed between tasks had higher bacterial counts and could transfer germs just as easily as ungloved hands, underscoring the need for frequent changing and proper hand hygiene.
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The future north campus remains a contest of differing visions.
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While they were entirely bought-in, their blind consensus actively stifled creativity and differing thought.
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The companies are also modifying the electrical characteristics of the devices in other ways.
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With the completion of a multi-year effort to modernize Baltimore’s rail infrastructure — raising bridges, modifying overpasses and expanding the Howard Street Tunnel to accommodate double-stack container trains — Baltimore once again sits at the center of a national rail breakthrough.
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Due to ballooning costs, Apple revealed a list of hardware price increases ranging from $100 to $300, depending on the device.
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Why Grapes Can Still Be a Healthy Choice Grapes come in different varieties, with colors ranging from green to red to black or dark purple.
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Despite the extra funding, the budget continues a trend of relying on reserves, shifting funds, borrowing and suspending debt payments to balance state spending.
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Its advanced traction control and adaptive gait algorithms enable secure movement across slippery, loose, or shifting surfaces, including gravel, sand, wet metal grating, and cluttered factory floors.
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If visible pores or uneven texture is a concern for you at all, this primer is the ultimate solution.
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As with that earlier boom-and-bust cycle, the AI landscape is likely to yield uneven outcomes, according to Qian Wang, global head of capital market research at Vanguard, and senior global economist Kevin Khang.
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Each nail is broken up with nude negative space to keep the contrasting colors and finishes from competing with one another.
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Chipmakers are particularly vulnerable to this downswing, contrasting their recent strong performance, amidst ongoing concerns about a potential AI bubble.
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After season one’s show-altering reveal that Sugar is an alien, his fellow alien species is exposed and harmed by the human powers that be, forcing them to retreat to their home planet.
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Doctors credit prominent voices like Oprah Winfrey and social media users for shining a light on menopause, the life-altering symptoms that some women experience and how hormone replacement therapies can help.
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“Varying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varying. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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