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as in to change
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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as in to shift
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 vary
Ticket prices start at €30 ($36) for the average spectator, and while prices vary according to the category, sport, and session, Games organizers have said that more than half of the tickets cost less than €100 ($119).
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 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
The timeline from ordering to shipping may vary from one vendor to the other.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Costs vary based on each plan, but on average customers are paying $65 a month for Snout to help take care of vet costs upfront.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 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
The timeline from ordering to shipping may vary from one vendor to the other.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Costs vary based on each plan, but on average customers are paying $65 a month for Snout to help take care of vet costs upfront.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vary
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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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These individual mats differ from the main mahjong mat and are purely meant to make gameplay easier—providing a smooth, flat surface that helps reduce noise and protect the tiles and the table underneath.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and the National University of Singapore now report a method that changes those constraints.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Tomei’s view, metals such as gold and silver increasingly serve as a parking place for that capital, not because fundamentals have dramatically changed, but because liquidity needs a home.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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And don’t overlook that there are many credible voices in social space that share accurate tax information, ranging from the IRS social media channels to tax professionals on X who use the #TaxTwitter handle — and are quite good at countering bad information in social space.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Fines for fishing in or otherwise taking from an MPA can range from a couple of hundred dollars to $40,000, and people who are cited can be given a stay-away order.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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The move reflects a shifting tennis sponsorship landscape, with classic brands long associated with the professional tour, like Fila, Sergio Tacchini, and Ellesse, being replaced by younger activewear brands like FP Movement, Lululemon, and Vuori.—
Jessica Schiffer,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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These structures prevent data center costs from shifting to residential customers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Custom plaster walls wrap around an open main room, where a herringbone-stone fireplace anchors the living area and white cabinetry contrasts with stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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The interior designer gravitates toward the farm sinks from Watermark, which feature large backsplashes and contrasting base colors.—
Lauren Wellbank,
Martha Stewart,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yan stressed that the hydrogel cooling tech addresses the hot spot issue without the need to modify existing circuit designs.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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After The Odd Couple — also created by Garry Marshall — ended its run in 1975, the apartment set from that series was modified to become Laverne and Shirley’s Milwaukee residence.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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They’re designed to keep you warm in the fall and throughout the winter without overheating you when temperatures fluctuate.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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This shift also explains why scrutiny can feel more intense even when the broader enforcement narrative appears to fluctuate.—
Pam Kaur,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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When charging what appeared to be personal transactions to CapRadio, Reina altered internal records so that the charges appeared to be legitimate to the business, Bustamante said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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An ownership change has the potential to alter how the team operates in those areas and many others.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Vary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vary. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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