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Recent Examples of variability
Brady, however, said the database has always acknowledged changes in population and climate variability as important factors in the cost of disasters.
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Biological markers included telomere length, which is a marker of cellular aging (longer telomeres indicate slower aging), and heart rate variability (HRV), a marker of stress resilience (a higher HRV is better).
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
The company says the true rate of suicides on its Florida route is higher than government agencies report because of the variability in how local law-enforcement agencies and medical examiners make their determinations.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
The Reebok Smart Ring tracks heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen level, steps, stress and sleep duration and stages to provide insights on overall wellness and how to enhance performance.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
That said, workstation pricing is difficult to compare meaningfully due to the wide variability in configurations and intended use cases.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Such variability worries Hedy Chang, executive director of Attendance Works, a national nonprofit organization focused on chronic absenteeism.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
While the particular turn bias is not inherited – a left-turning mom and a left-turning dad don’t necessarily make left-turning fly babies – the variability in turn bias can be influenced by genes.
—Shraddha Lall, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
The Optimal Cheering Protocol Despite the variability, there’s robust evidence that—on average, at least—cheering really does help most people push harder.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
Evan Bush, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Biological markers included telomere length, which is a marker of cellular aging (longer telomeres indicate slower aging), and heart rate variability (HRV), a marker of stress resilience (a higher HRV is better).
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
The company says the true rate of suicides on its Florida route is higher than government agencies report because of the variability in how local law-enforcement agencies and medical examiners make their determinations.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
The Reebok Smart Ring tracks heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen level, steps, stress and sleep duration and stages to provide insights on overall wellness and how to enhance performance.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
That said, workstation pricing is difficult to compare meaningfully due to the wide variability in configurations and intended use cases.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Such variability worries Hedy Chang, executive director of Attendance Works, a national nonprofit organization focused on chronic absenteeism.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
While the particular turn bias is not inherited – a left-turning mom and a left-turning dad don’t necessarily make left-turning fly babies – the variability in turn bias can be influenced by genes.
—Shraddha Lall, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
The Optimal Cheering Protocol Despite the variability, there’s robust evidence that—on average, at least—cheering really does help most people push harder.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variability
Noun
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That changeability brings a need for equally adaptable clothing.—
Nick Hendry,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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The point is not that these are simply interpretations of the world, because an interpretation implies a degree of conscious awareness and changeability that closure often lacks in the moment.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
28 Aug. 2025
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Suarez has also pointed to Dominguez’s support for zoning variances at 1250 West Ave.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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All three whiskeys are quite good, with variances in flavor ranging from rich caramel notes in Mushroom, to a bright citrus tone that defines Beaver, and a oaky maple undercurrent in Owl.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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The dispute highlights the deep mistrust and volatility defining relations between the two governments, with both sides reinforcing military deployments and intensifying rhetoric, raising fears of direct confrontation.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fund managers are taking a cautious stance as the fourth quarter gets underway, opting to go underweight in risk assets in favor of defensive plays with lower volatility.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Different Spins on the Viral Focaccia Sandwich While the original Trader Joe’s viral focaccia sandwich features roasted turkey, burrata, bacon, and a pesto-mayo spread, creative home cooks have been experimenting with endless variations to suit different tastes.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Flower color of wild plants is typically red, though variation exists across its range.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Tender Buttons is a celebration of mutability, a rejoinder to rules, where words are set free from the shackles of meaning and grammatical function, made unfamiliar, and charged with power to make the world afresh.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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For all of his own mutability and tenderness, Dickinson wouldn’t have worked for the role of Mike — his presence is too big.—
Carrie Battan,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Once the largest importer of American soybeans, China paused purchases of the product in May as bilateral frictions intensified.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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To be sure, OpenAI’s surge isn’t without friction.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Right now, the Fed continues to have flexibility to cut later when more economic data is available and the outlook is clearer.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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This pack has a close-fitting back panel that provides additional support and flexibility for your frame while climbing uneven or difficult terrain.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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The sense of arbitrariness that had previously bewildered and frustrated me was drowned out by excitement and sheer aesthetic pleasure.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Variability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variability. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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