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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
The amount varies each day because every country is different, but each team is allotted the same amount.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Dissent is nothing more than the expression of an opinion that varies from the prevailing or traditional view or the position held by those in power.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
The average first freeze date varies by county, with some eastern counties seeing it as early as mid-October.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Its severity varies depending on the strain and species that is infected.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The impact that those higher property values can have on taxes varies by school district.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Admission varies by day, ranging between $10-$32 for adults, and $5-$20 for children ages 3-10.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 25 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, 25 Sep. 2025
Pricing varies considerably depending on the night, with the opening Tuesday show offering some of the best deals and weekend dates commanding higher prices.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2025
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Dissent is nothing more than the expression of an opinion that varies from the prevailing or traditional view or the position held by those in power.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
The average first freeze date varies by county, with some eastern counties seeing it as early as mid-October.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Its severity varies depending on the strain and species that is infected.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The impact that those higher property values can have on taxes varies by school district.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Admission varies by day, ranging between $10-$32 for adults, and $5-$20 for children ages 3-10.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 25 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, 25 Sep. 2025
Pricing varies considerably depending on the night, with the opening Tuesday show offering some of the best deals and weekend dates commanding higher prices.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varies
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This differs from traditional shipbuilding programs, which take a long time and involve complex construction processes.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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As Variety exclusively revealed, its love interests are dividing and conquering in the awards race — Tonatiuh is going for lead and Diego Luna is in supporting, which differs from the 1985 version where Raul Julia and William Hurt (who won) both campaigned in lead.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 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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Put another way, the share of voters in his own party who disapprove of his performance on specific issues ranges from very small on the border (12%) to more than a quarter on tariffs (28%) to approaching half on inflation (43%).—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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MagellanTV has a streaming content offering that ranges across the history, nature, science, space and true crime genres, and a library of premium factual documentaries offered to consumers turning to streaming TV options.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Unless something changes drastically at the top of the lineup, expect more of the same in 2025-26.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Little wonder that a philosopher who changes course invites surprise, suspicion, and sometimes the hostility of old friends.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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The earbuds have a glossy finish, which contrasts with the matte plastic of the charging case.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by Kidman’s, this one is also a matte brown shade that contrasts against the shiny, silver hardware.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Unlike traditional cheats, which are software-based, this exoskeleton alters real-world arm movements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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When one partner removes or alters such rituals significantly, the other may experience not just inconvenience, but loss of intimacy and belonging.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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