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as in modifies
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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as in changes
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 varies
Plus, the amount of each item varies.
—
Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Damiani acknowledges that humor varies from country to country but Studio TF1 expects comedy remake projects to be rewritten.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Pricing varies by tier and schedule, with higher fares for weekends and dates closer to Christmas.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Some are reported to be former vet techs, and some have USDA registration, though this varies by individual and should be independently verified by the pet owner.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
But with standing desks, the height obviously varies.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
They are needed by all people, pregnant or not—only the amount varies.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Damiani acknowledges that humor varies from country to country but Studio TF1 expects comedy remake projects to be rewritten.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Pricing varies by tier and schedule, with higher fares for weekends and dates closer to Christmas.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Some are reported to be former vet techs, and some have USDA registration, though this varies by individual and should be independently verified by the pet owner.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
But with standing desks, the height obviously varies.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
They are needed by all people, pregnant or not—only the amount varies.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varies
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Ohio differs from the states that have redrawn their maps in the redistricting scramble, however, because it was already required to do so this year.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Notably, Mamdani stressed during his campaign that his platform differs from that of the DSA, and has taken a more moderate stance on issues like eliminating misdemeanor offenses and defunding the police.—
NPR,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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The State Department regularly updates and modifies travel advisories based on current events, geopolitical issues, and analysis of overall threat risks.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Arriving in the summer of 2026, the Mustang RTR arose from three years of work by Ford engineers and Gittin’s RTR Vehicles, which modifies vehicles’ performance and looks.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Rain chances return late Thursday night into early Friday, mainly for areas east of Interstate 35, where the chance of rain ranges from 30% to 50%, the weather service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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According to the complaint, the two men and one of the juveniles practiced shooting at gun ranges in September and October.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
5 Nov. 2025
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This particular trip to Paris had the exciting fortune (and, noting for legal purposes, pure coincidence) of concurring with a heist at the Louvre—who says the city never changes?—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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Rather, the Total Portfolio Approach changes how managers make investment decisions.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The ladyfingers are perfectly soaked, offering a soft texture that contrasts with the delicate flaked coconut.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Here, a leather sofa with nail head trim contrasts with a midcentury modern coffee table and a pair of contemporary chairs.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Howard, also a mom of three, agrees that exhaustion alters decision-making.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
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Kidney disease alters your nutritional needs and may cause nutrient depletion.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Because external conditions constantly change during flight, the wing’s resonance frequency also shifts.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The camera then shifts to show the coin is not alone on the train rail.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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The research explains that the breast remodels itself to prepare for nursing — and then when nursing is over, remodels itself again through a process called involution.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Executions are on hold in Idaho as the state prison system remodels its execution chamber in the transition from lethal injection to a firing squad as the lead method.—
Kevin Fixler
September 5,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Varies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varies. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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