as in frictions
a lack of agreement or harmony
persistent variance within the rock band eventually caused it to break up
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Recent Examples of variances
Such variances can come into play whenever the strict application of community guidelines would cause undue hardship, and directors may also consider conditional approvals that require additional safeguards and modifications.
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Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Those areas did, however, feature variances in local magnetic fields, humidity, and lighting levels, suggesting that such sensations are simply people responding to normal environmental factors.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The variances — if approved by the Naperville City Council — would allow District 203 to create a more efficient layout for its bus parking and maintenance operations behind Naperville North High School.
—Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
But some of the variances were relatively small, and far from evidence of excessive caution, slightly conservative forecasts like these are a best fiscal practice.
—Marc Joffe, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
With gas prices averaging more than $4 per gallon, drivers are wondering what causes price variances at the pump from state to state.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Any significant variances were analyzed in detail and projected through the end of the fiscal year.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
This is due to wide variances in the efficiency of the gas-collection systems, according to the report.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
However, if any variances are requested, those would require review and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Those areas did, however, feature variances in local magnetic fields, humidity, and lighting levels, suggesting that such sensations are simply people responding to normal environmental factors.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The variances — if approved by the Naperville City Council — would allow District 203 to create a more efficient layout for its bus parking and maintenance operations behind Naperville North High School.
—Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
But some of the variances were relatively small, and far from evidence of excessive caution, slightly conservative forecasts like these are a best fiscal practice.
—Marc Joffe, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
With gas prices averaging more than $4 per gallon, drivers are wondering what causes price variances at the pump from state to state.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Any significant variances were analyzed in detail and projected through the end of the fiscal year.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
This is due to wide variances in the efficiency of the gas-collection systems, according to the report.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
However, if any variances are requested, those would require review and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variances
Noun
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China may be happy to deflect these frictions and gain goodwill with Trump by showing its recent diplomacy with Iran as part of a good-faith effort to help Washington end the war.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Spoken words, brisk rhythms, and the pleasurable frictions of dissonance all remained frothy and intact.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Your dedicated Slack channels, private discords and endless Reddit threads.—
April Uchitel,
Flow Space,
6 Aug. 2025
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In every case, physical science, which is based on the evidence reported by these limited and limiting senses, eventually leaves us stranded with the conviction that sickness, accidents, and disasters – discords of every description, regardless of the apparent cause – are real and inevitable.—
Lisa Rennie Sytsma,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 June 2025
Noun
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In previous Middle East conflicts, American diplomats constantly shuttled across the region, working with allies to build up momentum for a political resolution.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Instead, the data revealed a planet in flux where areas brightened explosively in one year and dimmed sharply the next; regions flickered in rhythms tied to oil booms, armed conflicts, and pandemic lockdowns.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Given the schisms, some in the GOP believe only a single party-line bill may end up passing before November.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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But over the past decade or so, major schisms have emerged.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At the same time, however, the study documented dimming events including in Ukraine and Gaza as wars unfolded, in Venezuela as the economy collapsed, and in parts of Europe when governments enacted energy conservation mandates following the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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If things go according to sales agents’ plans, the bidding wars will flow as freely as the rosé.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Opportunities can quickly give way to divisions.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The two divisions are responsible for regulating prescription drugs, including pills and vaccines.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
16 May 2026
Noun
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In late April, the Fed voted again to hold but saw four dissents, the highest since 1992.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Those officials — Fed presidents Beth Hammack of Cleveland, Lorie Logan of Dallas and Neel Kashkari of Minneapolis — said in statements detailing their dissents that the Fed is not being forthcoming about the growing chances of a rate hike.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Dela Rosa’s legal predicament came as political disputes escalated between the Duterte family and Marcos.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The rival superpowers entered the summit divided over thorny issues including Taiwan, trade disputes and the Iran war.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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“Variances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variances. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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