1
as in interpretation
a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)
the movie begins with a somewhat irreverent variation on the Nativity story
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2
as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the latest in a long line of variations in her hair color
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Recent Examples of variation
The four espresso samples tested had a significant variation of diterpene concentration.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
His administration has been citing some variation of the 30,000 figure for at least 10 months.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Over the years, Puppy Chow variations have popped up almost as robustly as stalks in a corn field.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Molina says some explanations for the disparities could be variation in access to prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care, as well as in state Medicaid coverage.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
His administration has been citing some variation of the 30,000 figure for at least 10 months.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Over the years, Puppy Chow variations have popped up almost as robustly as stalks in a corn field.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Molina says some explanations for the disparities could be variation in access to prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care, as well as in state Medicaid coverage.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variation
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Civil rights activists said the law and its broader interpretation to include women and other minority groups has made a difference in public sector jobs, including in agencies like fire departments where women had sometimes been denied access.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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But Andrade said that Sheeran’s interpretation of the law is questionable at best.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2025
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Equally critical is having the ability to automate controls over policies and protect those policies from accidental or malicious alteration.—
Alex Freedland,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Since alterations to the original movie began all the way back in 1981, this will be the first time in 47 years the original version has been screened for the public.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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There are chairs and sofas everywhere because Sherman-Palladino wants the dancers to have somewhere to hang out between takes.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Through its persistent use of long takes, the show intimately engulfs the viewer in Jamie’s mindset.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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Shoppers are not expected to see a difference at the supermarket checkout line since the new law just shifts collection of the revenue.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Ana’s guilt creates a need to iron out differences with her mother and receive her blessing — but that’s not likely.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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Manufacturers have gone directly to Chinese social media platforms Red Note and Douyin, the local version of TikTok, to ask consumers to support them, but fatigue is growing, pointed out Ashley Dudarenok, founder of ChoZan, a China marketing consultancy.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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Correction An earlier version of this story misspelled the first name of Elora Mukherjee.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
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Logitech didn’t respond to Ars Technica’s requests for comment about the price changes and what drove them.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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For example, if your excessive thirst is caused by diabetes mellitus, your healthcare provider will recommend lifestyle changes and/or medications to help lower your blood sugar levels.—
Danielle Weiss,
Verywell Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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Treatment options for gestational diabetes Treatment for gestational diabetes can range from behavioral modifications, such as diet modification and exercise, to medical management, including oral medications or insulin to control blood sugar, says Dr. Chelliah.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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For the last five years, veterinary and animal care staff at the zoo provided the gorilla with support such as medications, physical therapy, environmental modifications, and consultations with specialists.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Variation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variation. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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