as in changing
not staying constant
a varying commitment to the cause that meant that one could never be sure if the volunteers would show up
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1
as in differing
to be unlike; to not be the same
opinions by experts on the subject vary
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2
as in modifying
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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3
as in ranging
to occur within a continuous range of variation
the appliance store is offering discounts that vary from 10 to 40 percent, depending upon the brand
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as in shifting
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 varying
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
But these salamanders live at varying elevations in different mountain ranges, and genetic sequencing confirmed that each was, in fact, its own species.
—Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
The Istanbul clinic offers FUE and DHI techniques, with the surgeon’s involvement varying by case.
—Ascend Agency, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
With constant discussion for over a decade of trouble recruiting and retaining teachers, many studies (of varying degrees of scientific rigor) have been conducted.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
That price is a national average, with costs varying between states due to factors such as proximity to supply and differing tax rates.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
That price is a national average, with costs varying between states due to factors like proximity to supply and differing tax rates.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
Analysts, including those at the ISP-M, say China has intermittently backed both Myanmar's ruling military, and the rebels that military is battling in the country's civil war, depending on its varying economic and security interests.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Lord and Sproxton, who first founded Aardman in 1972, were among a list of 1,182 new recipients of honors of varying degrees of prestige, announced on Friday and ranging from politicians to sports stars, actors, musicians and more.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 June 2026
Adjective
This is a recurring injury for Smith, who has missed five of the last nine games due to varying levels of discomfort in his calf.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Weight Flatware sets have varying weights.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
But these salamanders live at varying elevations in different mountain ranges, and genetic sequencing confirmed that each was, in fact, its own species.
—Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
The Istanbul clinic offers FUE and DHI techniques, with the surgeon’s involvement varying by case.
—Ascend Agency, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
With constant discussion for over a decade of trouble recruiting and retaining teachers, many studies (of varying degrees of scientific rigor) have been conducted.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
That price is a national average, with costs varying between states due to factors such as proximity to supply and differing tax rates.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
That price is a national average, with costs varying between states due to factors like proximity to supply and differing tax rates.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
Analysts, including those at the ISP-M, say China has intermittently backed both Myanmar's ruling military, and the rebels that military is battling in the country's civil war, depending on its varying economic and security interests.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Lord and Sproxton, who first founded Aardman in 1972, were among a list of 1,182 new recipients of honors of varying degrees of prestige, announced on Friday and ranging from politicians to sports stars, actors, musicians and more.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varying
Adjective
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In some studies, gloves not changed between tasks had higher bacterial counts and could transfer germs just as easily as ungloved hands, underscoring the need for frequent changing and proper hand hygiene.—
Evan Moore
December 19,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Dec. 2025
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The differing nacho offerings come served in a souvenir FIFA soccer ball bowl.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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People might have differing opinions, and the best way to have your beliefs heard is through communication and debate, not burning crosses.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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That separation allows developers to introduce new capabilities without redesigning airframes or modifying platform-specific hardware.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Disease-modifying therapies have demonstrated efficacy in early symptomatic disease.—
Elizabeth Bevins,
STAT,
16 June 2026
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Markley cleaned up the lot, painted the building black and set up a complex digital warehouse which stores data from more than a hundred customers ranging from hospitals to universities to police stations.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The suites, ranging from studios to three-bedrooms, are all designed with their own unique, beachy style, each with private balconies, neutral tones, and pops of blue.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Pressing for clearer answers For months, frustration among stakeholders has centered on numbers that keep shifting as the district revises its budget projections.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Congress holds power of the purse The shifting funds are certain to ignite growing concerns in Congress over the separation of powers, and the president’s use of federal funds allocated by lawmakers.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Stowers getting regular first base work Stowers is beginning to produce after his season got off to an uneven start following to a pair of hamstring injuries in spring training.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The president says market gains helped guide his push to reach a deal with Iran, even as critics warn that stocks are an uneven measure of national interest.—
Cat Zakrzewski,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Each nail is broken up with nude negative space to keep the contrasting colors and finishes from competing with one another.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
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Chipmakers are particularly vulnerable to this downswing, contrasting their recent strong performance, amidst ongoing concerns about a potential AI bubble.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
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That allegedly included altering corporate documents of NOR Healthcare, the California hospitals’ operator, to include a clause that would transfer 10% of the company to Gill upon Sarian’s death, according to court documents.—
Michelle Marchante
June 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Instead, a doctor walked into the room, looked down at his chart and delivered a life-altering diagnosis.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Varying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varying. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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