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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
Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
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Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Times-Union, 11 Jan. 2026
Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 11 Jan. 2026
So far, progress toward those goals varies.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Junk journaling, however, like all art, is up for interpretation and varies from person to person.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
This number varies considerably across regions and weather conditions.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The fine print varies from insurer to insurer.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Plus, the amount of each item varies.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Times-Union, 11 Jan. 2026
Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 11 Jan. 2026
So far, progress toward those goals varies.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Junk journaling, however, like all art, is up for interpretation and varies from person to person.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
This number varies considerably across regions and weather conditions.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The fine print varies from insurer to insurer.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Plus, the amount of each item varies.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varies
Verb
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What differs from living creatures is how the gelatin can heal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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One way in which 1979 differs from 2026 is that Khamenei’s regime likely has nowhere to go.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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The new law adds homeowner protections, establishing a registry for heir properties and modifies tax sale redemption rules.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
28 Dec. 2025
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The subtlety decreases as Elvira further modifies her body in anticipation of the ball.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2025
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Oversized Appliances That Dominate There was an era when everyone was gravitating towards giant refrigerators and ranges big enough to cook a Thanksgiving feast any day of the year.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Snow tubing ranges from tiny, volunteer-run hills to major four-season resorts built to handle crowds.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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StubHub is on dynamic pricing that changes by supply and demand.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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With scoring guards like Chris Paul II, Christian Rogers and Ean Britt, Sanders changes things with his ability to protect the rim — and score easy baskets around the rim — from guard penetration.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Choose a tray that complements or contrasts the items, depending on your taste.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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The narrative contrasts Luis’s desire to restore his family unit with the ravers’ desire for radical personal freedom and escape.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Under the influence for the first time, the drug trip alters her sense of morals to deadly, comedic proportions.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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The order alters the timeline for decommissioning Schahfer, according to the statement, but NIPCSO’s long-term plan to transition to sustainable energy remains unchanged.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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After the midterm elections are over, the focus gradually shifts to the next presidential election, and the incumbent president increasingly limps like a lame duck.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
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By the weekend, the Libra Moon shifts attention to your money and values sector, encouraging balance around spending, earning, and self-worth.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
4 Jan. 2026
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The push in beauty comes at a time when Walmart is doubling down on the style category, giving beauty, fashion and home prime real estate adjacent to the highly trafficked grocery or pharmacy departments in about 100 stores, with more to be added as the company remodels existing formats.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 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
Cite this Entry
“Varies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varies. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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