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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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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 capsule’s color palette ranges from moss greens, dark browns and ochre-yellow nuances to coppery orange reminiscent of the Highlands in the fall season.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The sofa ranges in price from $999 to $1,099 depending on the fabric choice (velvet is slightly higher priced) and Article offers Affirm payment plans.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Absent a miracle that changes Grassley’s position on maintaining the blue slip tradition, Shipley said, the administration may have to return to the more conventional path of compromise.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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His life changes when he is taken in by Carlos, a man who has just lost his son and who will fight to integrate his new child into society.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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To top it all off for the most decadent finish, caramel icing is poured or spread over the entire cake for a glossy, luxurious topping that contrasts the tangy blackberry filling.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Her chipperness around the subject contrasts somewhat with the movie's themes, which explore gender norms in the household and jealousy between spouses.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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However, there are a few areas where design draws the line, Broekman said – for example, any design change that compromises the safety of the vehicle or alters its overall design or silhouette.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The most interesting feature of the lot is adaptive ride dynamics, which alters how the moto-scooter would feel depending on riding conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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