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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the museum's highly varied collection of works of art
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as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
an annual springtime event during which birders get to observe these migratory birds in their varied breeding plumage
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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 changed
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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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
Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Plants, of course, need more varied nutrients than what was desorbed in this experiment; iron, zinc and copper are just some of the necessary nutrients that were missing.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Still, his usage rate for specific pitches has varied wildly from year to year — and often even start to start — as the Rays spent several seasons trying to find the right mix to tap into his full upside, ultimately choosing to part ways with him at 23.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The varied genus offers tall and creeping varieties, all with succulent leaves that shrug off insects.
—Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Plants, of course, need more varied nutrients than what was desorbed in this experiment; iron, zinc and copper are just some of the necessary nutrients that were missing.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
That means the timing of the State of the Union has varied over history, and the exact length of the 2026 address is not yet known.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Still, his usage rate for specific pitches has varied wildly from year to year — and often even start to start — as the Rays spent several seasons trying to find the right mix to tap into his full upside, ultimately choosing to part ways with him at 23.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varied
Adjective
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The event, ClawCon NYC, held Wednesday night, brought together an eclectic crowd that ranged from college students and working moms to hedge fund technology teams.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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From the West Coast’s majestic mountains to the prairie ecoregions of the Great Plains to the white sand dunes in New Mexico, the resource zeroed in on the small towns that feature the best views of the nation's eclectic scenery.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Here, a guest pairs a statement trench with dainty heels, letting a colorful leather clutch add just the right amount of oomph.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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K-pop is a game of trend-setting and following, and BLACKPINK refuse to let go of their crowns, even if that means making a just-colorful-enough impression in the form of an EP that’s a hair under 15 minutes, with maybe one or two interesting moments.—
Alex Ramos,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2026
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Of course, political parties have long differed along economic lines.—
Justin Callais,
Twin Cities,
5 Mar. 2026
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These founders differed widely in background, personality, and intelligence.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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Republicans changed Medi-Cal eligibility — which includes imposing work requirements on many recipients — in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to an extent the Legislative Analyst’s Office says will kick millions of people off the insurance roles.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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While student enrollment dropped by about 38,000 over the last ten years, staffing numbers barely changed.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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His changeups ranged between 85 mph and 88 mph, so at the least, adding the pitch varies his velocities even more.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The total number of productions over the past 20 months has typically ranged from 20 to 30.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Each is a possible candidate to be shifted to the state.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Apple just unveiled a series of new devices and upgrades, but the focus has shifted almost immediately to what lies ahead.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Researchers say a growing number of young people are turning to AI to navigate social situations — drafting rejection texts, decoding mixed signals and scripting difficult conversations.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The pain fell hardest on all-female founding teams, which posted steeper drops in both deal value and count than mixed-gender cohorts, continuing a now multi-year divergence.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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People gathered at Navy Pier on Saturday to celebrate the Hindu spring tradition of Holi, also known as the festival of colors, with music, dance, and by throwing and decorating each other with colored powder.—
Chris Sweda,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Sorting blocks into different colored buckets.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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