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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
Appointment costs vary depending on location and colorist.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
Each of these books vary wildly in their narrators, settings, even time period, but characters from other books often appear or are mentioned in the background, creating what fans call the Taylor Jenkins Reid Extended Universe.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
Aurorae manifest as curtains of light that trace the geomagnetic field lines and can vary in color depending on the species of atom being excited.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
The severity of water spots varies depending on your local water hardness.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
Each of these books vary wildly in their narrators, settings, even time period, but characters from other books often appear or are mentioned in the background, creating what fans call the Taylor Jenkins Reid Extended Universe.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
Aurorae manifest as curtains of light that trace the geomagnetic field lines and can vary in color depending on the species of atom being excited.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
The severity of water spots varies depending on your local water hardness.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vary
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However, the two sides in the Maryland case differed on what to glean from that history.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Flexible Payment Options: Every customer’s financial situation differs, so offering multiple payment methods and schedules is critical.—
Kyle MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Even after taking over as captain ahead of the 2018-19 season, Barkov didn’t change his approach.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Office supplies for a research lab working on something that could change the world?—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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These advancements have had an incredible impact in applications ranging from medical to smarter and safer robots in collaborative environments, to the aging energy grid, which faces unprecedented pressure given the increasing electrical demand.—
Henrik Mannesson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The $2 Million Vault game began May 6 and features prizes ranging from $20 to the $2 million jackpot, according to the game’s web page.—
Natalie Demaree,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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That leadership change followed GOP gains through 2024’s Senate Bill 382, which shifted appointment powers from Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC) to Republican State Auditor Dave Boliek.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2025
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The plan would have shifted oversight from the mayor's office to the city council.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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This contrasts with an apparent upcoming boom in Europe, although this is based on government coercion rather than enthusiasm for EVs.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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However, these results contrast with the broader majority of polling data, which has shown that Trump's ratings remain below 40 percent, while disapproval consistently climbs above 50 or even 60 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Legislative process: What happens next The Senate will modify the bill and will be in constant communication with President Trump and House leaders.—
Mike Sylvester,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The legislation will modify U.S. tax and spending policies while introducing some new reforms aimed at families and small businesses.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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What Happens Next Trump's approval rating could fluctuate in the coming weeks, depending on the evolving tariff situation and concerns about a recession.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Powder (5 Pounds) for $74 ($14 off) Amazon The best protein powder fluctuates in price often, but many different flavors and serving sizes are on sale right now.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 June 2025
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What begins as a family reunion turns into a disturbing chain of events that alters the balance between the world of the living and the dead, infecting an entire neighborhood with voices from beyond.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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Familiarity with those three helped Kirk learn when his pitchers’ offerings are especially locked and when he’s got to alter the plan.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Vary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vary. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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