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
Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Patrick George, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Shop them on sale in this set of multiple sizes, or opt for sets of two to four in varying sizes up to 90 ounces.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
The studio’s bio-plastics are built from biopolymers such as agar and gelatin, with varying components used to control flexibility and translucency.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
The method allows the creation of 3D objects with varying mechanical and optical properties — such as hardness and transparency — at the pixel level using a single, inexpensive material.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Starting at the launch ramp, the mile-long path follows an old wagon road past a collection of stone buildings in varying states of decline.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The helicopter was able to land 500 feet from the hut, where first responders discovered all five of the people inside suffered varying degrees of frostbite, including one who lost their eyesight.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The plan for the new DSM will allow doctors to give people diagnoses at varying levels of specificity.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026
Technology executives told me that agents are being implemented, but there are varying degrees of scale and capabilities.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Other companies have since sunk billions of dollars into EVs, batteries, and software, all to varying degrees of success.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Shop them on sale in this set of multiple sizes, or opt for sets of two to four in varying sizes up to 90 ounces.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
The studio’s bio-plastics are built from biopolymers such as agar and gelatin, with varying components used to control flexibility and translucency.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
The method allows the creation of 3D objects with varying mechanical and optical properties — such as hardness and transparency — at the pixel level using a single, inexpensive material.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Starting at the launch ramp, the mile-long path follows an old wagon road past a collection of stone buildings in varying states of decline.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The helicopter was able to land 500 feet from the hut, where first responders discovered all five of the people inside suffered varying degrees of frostbite, including one who lost their eyesight.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The plan for the new DSM will allow doctors to give people diagnoses at varying levels of specificity.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026
Technology executives told me that agents are being implemented, but there are varying degrees of scale and capabilities.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 24 Jan. 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.—
Evan Moore
December 19,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Dec. 2025
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Lil Ant changes from day to day in the manner of adolescents everywhere, absorbing differing ideas about what manhood should look like and trying each one on for size.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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This time hosted against the dramatic architecture of Verona’s Roman Arena, this ceremony will celebrate the achievements of athletes from around the world, setting an unusual precedent of differing from the location of the opening ceremony.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Instead, each dolphin develops their vocal signature on their own through vocal learning, the process of modifying sound patterns based on social experiences and interactions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Or modifying a consumer drone into something that resembles a military-grade thermal scanner.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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The result is a category that’s far more varied than many drinkers realize, ranging from classic rye-forward blends to dessert-style cream whiskies to smoky single malts coming out of British Columbia.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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If passed, the restriction would encompass all public school districts and charter schools, ranging from kindergarten through the California State University system and California State University.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Brazil has gained on both commodity strength and shifting political expectations.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The shifting tectonic plates at both firms reflect a broader transformation in asset management.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While Beijing has rolled out trade-in subsidies to spur sales of cars and appliances, the rebound in spending has been uneven.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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More clients mean uneven cash timing.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Irish duo Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal also landed lead actress and supporting actor nods, respectively, for their performances as Agnes and William Shakespeare, two characters torn apart by contrasting experiences of grief after the loss of their son.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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The contrasting edge-of-your-seat anxiety and Honnold’s chill, walk-in-the-park mood made for a weird vibe.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their songs have a way of leveling the playing field between tiny frustrations that make up a run-of-the-mill bad day and life-altering tragedies that render previous bad days unmemorable.—
Grace Robins-Somerville,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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The cooking process can reduce the amount of resistant starch and fiber in plantains, altering the balance between carbohydrates and fiber.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Varying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varying. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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