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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the museum's highly varied collection of works of art
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as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
an annual springtime event during which birders get to observe these migratory birds in their varied breeding plumage
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as in differed
to be unlike; to not be the same
opinions by experts on the subject vary
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as in changed
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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as in shifted
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 varied
Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
But results in the 2024 election showed support varied widely around the district.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
After the opening stage of the war, the number of Iranian aerial attacks has varied from day to day and country to country.
—Jiachuan Wu, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
By combining water sampling with demographic data and spatial analysis, the team examined not only whether water met federal safety standards, but also how exposure risks varied across neighborhoods and among vulnerable residents.
—Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
But results in the 2024 election showed support varied widely around the district.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
While quarterback prospect rankings have varied, Simpson ranks as the second-best prospect in Wilson’s mock draft.
—Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
After the opening stage of the war, the number of Iranian aerial attacks has varied from day to day and country to country.
—Jiachuan Wu, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varied
Adjective
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The Pacers opened with the eclectic starting lineup of Andrew Nembhard, Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Jalen Slawson and Pascal Siakam.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2026
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Taking a leaf from its 40-year SXSW parent event in Austin, the UK spin-off unveiled an eclectic conference program and speakers list on Friday, bringing together big names from the worlds of film, TV, tech, the creator economy, music and sport.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Her lab is pioneering colorful interactive models developed with an advanced MRI scan and other data from each patient.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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There’s no such thing as having too many journals, so a personalized journal, along with a colorful new pen or two, would be perfect for creative types.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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While their methods differed, all three manufacturers treated cooling not as a reactive response but as essential to their long-term operational resilience.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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The upper chamber’s version, sponsored by Harrell, differed in a few key ways from its House counterpart.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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One of the poets inspired by Browne is Dave Bengtson, who says Browne changed his life and became a good friend.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the political landscape has changed, thanks to a redistricting shakeup that created a deep blue district anchored by Salt Lake City.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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So far this year, weekend crowds at Marine Street have ranged from about 500 to 700 people.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Before the outbreak of its latest war with Israel in 2023, estimates of Hezbollah's military strength ranged from 30,000 to more than 50,000 personnel.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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After the breach, North Carolina public schools, including CMS, shifted to a new student data system known as Infinite Campus, beginning this school year.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Now, with The Masters looming, the conversation has shifted from whether Woods will play… to how the sport, and its biggest broadcast partner, will handle his absence and the controversy surrounding it.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the city, reactions are more mixed within the Arab elite class, causing a rift between the business community and the intellectuals.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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The factual basis for broader perceptions of gay prosperity is mixed.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Relieved of their blindfolds, the men now wore heavy rucksacks filled with colored rocks representing their anger (red), guilt and shame (black), and sadness (blue).—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The woman saw a dark-colored sedan pull away from the scene.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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