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verb

past tense of vary
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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 ranged
to occur within a continuous range of variation the appliance store is offering discounts that vary from 10 to 40 percent, depending upon the brand

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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
Adjective
Hollywood has had a varied response, with some entertainment figures speaking out, while studios and their corporate parents have tried to lay low, for now. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2025 Highlighting these stories, and the varied religious and secular responses, deepens our understanding of America’s racial history. Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025
Verb
Benson explored how the gender gap in listing leadership skills varied across the country. Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 The Bankrate study also found that rates of financial infidelity varied through generations, with older generations being less likely to have financial secrets. Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for varied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varied
Adjective
  • Here is a selection of highlights to show the eclectic range of work.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • The eclectic Colts owner also played in his eponymous band, often playing at events showcasing items from his collection.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • Bosa, Sardinia, Italy Renowned for its colorful houses and the medieval Malaspina Castle, Bosa is situated about two-thirds of the way up the west coast of Sardinia, on a small hill about 3km inland on the north bank of the Temo River.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • In the center of the colorful drink is a butterfly pea blossom ice sphere topped with gold luster dust.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • What differed this time around was how Rousteing’s take on showiness relied strongly on organic form, animal print, and fetishism than its usual out-there irreverence.
    Julian Randall, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Where the batteries differed is their approach of charging/ discharging rates when compared to their maximum capacity.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2025
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  • Please note that no Board policies have changed at this time.
    CB Cotton, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Gray has changed grocery store chains for her weekly shopping.
    Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The comedian Jamie Loftus’s previous podcasts have ranged wildly in subject matter—Mensa meetings, Floridian spiritualists, the comic-strip character Cathy—but benefited equally from her attention to detail.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The victims ranged in age from 12- to 44- years-old, police said.
    Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Eroding Consumer Trust The increasing prevalence of counterfeit goods has shifted consumer behavior and attitudes toward authenticity.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The nature of crime shifted from arson to armed robbery.
    Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Today, disruption is ongoing thanks to factors like economic indicators sending mixed signals, technological developments creating both threat and opportunity, and social patterns undergoing rapid evolution.
    John Pierce, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • Shares are down nearly 2% Wednesday on a mixed quarterly earnings report Tuesday evening.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • The initial list of eligible communities could be modified if not enough people apply to buy homes, or if there aren’t enough eligible homes on the market.
    Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
    Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025

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