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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
While 77% of companies either encourage or don’t restrict AI use, adoption varies dramatically across where people sit in the org chart.
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Brad Rencher, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The best system for detangling mats varies based on hair type.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Approximately 50% of people infected with Ebola die of the extensive hemorrhaging the disease causes, although that figure varies widely depending on the strain and the available medical care.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Design varies with each room, which are named after Chicago literary figures, and the communal third-floor living room, meant for lingering, has a grand piano and double-sided fireplace.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 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, 5 Sep. 2025
Pricing is not listed and varies by location.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The lead time varies, depending on the model, with current timelines being about three to four months due to low stock.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
The Pixel 10 Pro boosts resolution to 2,856 by 1,280 pixels, with a refresh rate that varies from 1Hz to 120Hz, and brightness that reaches 2,200 nits (HDR) and 3,300 nits (peak).
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Brad Rencher, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The best system for detangling mats varies based on hair type.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Approximately 50% of people infected with Ebola die of the extensive hemorrhaging the disease causes, although that figure varies widely depending on the strain and the available medical care.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Design varies with each room, which are named after Chicago literary figures, and the communal third-floor living room, meant for lingering, has a grand piano and double-sided fireplace.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 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, 5 Sep. 2025
Pricing is not listed and varies by location.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The lead time varies, depending on the model, with current timelines being about three to four months due to low stock.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
The Pixel 10 Pro boosts resolution to 2,856 by 1,280 pixels, with a refresh rate that varies from 1Hz to 120Hz, and brightness that reaches 2,200 nits (HDR) and 3,300 nits (peak).
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varies
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This list differs from Dom Luszczyszyn’s and Shayna Goldman’s essential fantasy hockey cheat sheet, which should be your starting point for all leagues, especially standard, single-season leagues.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In some cases, ACIP's final decision differs from the indications first given by the FDA, such as in the case of the shingles vaccine, which was originally recommended for people 50 and older.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The third amendment, set for a vote, from Wilson, modifies federal statutes related to military bases.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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If the administrative law judge finds in favor of the petitioners on any of the issues raised, or finds the DNR did not comply with some aspect of state law, then the project can’t move forward unless the DNR modifies the permit.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
16 June 2024
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The Bortle scale is a numerical scale that ranges from one to nine, with one being an excellent dark sky site with no light pollution and nine being an area with considerable light pollution and many night sky objects invisible to the naked eye.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This versatile cover is available in a circular shape that ranges from 12 to 27 inches diameter to dress up basic cushions on less accommodating dining chairs or use it as pop-up seating on the lawn (no grass stains here).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Beyond sports-specific performance metrics, biomechanics research has long shown that altering the properties of playing surfaces changes muscle stiffness, joint loading and range of motion.—
Michael Hales,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her life begins to unravel when Daniel brings home Cherry (Cooke), a girlfriend who changes everything.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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The increase contrasts with every other age group, which saw declines or stayed steady.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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That contrasts with horizontal platforms, where customization can drag on for 12–24 months.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In the aftermath of the wedding, Belly makes a choice that leads her on a wild adventure and forever alters her future.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the seas warm, researchers have found that sound carries farther, and that rising acidity alters the very chemistry of how vibrations move through saltwater, reshaping the pathways of song and echo.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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That realization shifts everything.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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As the event serves as a global stage for elite athletes, attention also shifts to the evolution of the sport.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 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 13 Sep. 2025.
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