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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
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Its varied effects, from floods to droughts, depend on regional factors and other climate drivers.
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Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
For identical goods in the same store, prices varied by as much as 23% between shoppers.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2026
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Johnson employs a varied rushing attack that uses more zone than gap concepts, a shift from Kliff Kingsbury’s scheme the last two years in Washington.
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Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Its varied effects, from floods to droughts, depend on regional factors and other climate drivers.
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Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
Researchers also varied the order of play, with either the human participant or Pepper taking the first turn.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
For identical goods in the same store, prices varied by as much as 23% between shoppers.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2026
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There are scenic chairlift rides, an auto toll road to the top of Vermont’s highest peak, a fantastic recreation trail, hiking right out the door, and an awesome town with every activity imaginable, all kinds of great food and eclectic shopping.
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Each room has an eclectic mix of contemporary art, antiques, textiles, rugs, and books, and also features a fireplace and generous seating areas.
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Bringing new teenage characters into the Factory, with Kit Connor already announced as lead voice cast, the film appears to be a fast-paced, thrilling and colorful adventure for young audiences, and got enthusiastic feedback from Annecy’s crowds.
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Lasichanh sported colorful sneakers for her footwear, carried a small Louis Vuitton bag and wore delicate jewelry pieces to complete her casually bent attire.
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Prince Harry, 41, also attended the school, where his experience differed markedly from Prince William’s.
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The hand positions of those interred also differed.
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From the ground and the air, however, little appeared to have changed Monday morning.
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His generation of American soccer players changed the sport in this country, and its perception abroad.
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The conversation, hosted by the bank’s President of Business Banking, Sharon Miller, ranged from the upcoming sales tax increase to the value of the region’s airport.
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The ages of the passengers on the boat ranged from 18 to 26 years old, according to WLS.
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While media outlets heavily covered the initial accusations, the public narrative shifted dramatically when explosive evidence came to light.
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But increasingly, even as the district has shifted its funding model to prioritize higher-need campuses, some school leaders on the South and West Side say outside revenue has also helped shore up their budgets.
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Having mixed roots himself—his mother came from a Catholic background while his father was Protestant—Rembrandt was likely especially sensitive to sectarian conflict that was raging at the time.
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Attendees of the council meeting on Thursday night had a mixed reaction to the vote.
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Enjoy caramel-colored foliage in spring and fall and pink blooms throughout summer that attract pollinators.
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Squeezits No '90s lunch box felt complete without a brightly colored bottle of Squeezits.
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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