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
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Few players received as much hype in this year’s Player Tiers from insiders of varying roles and capacities.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The animation styles, varying from episode to episode, are all dynamic and gorgeous, paying homage to both a classic anime style and Star Wars' own more wry feeling.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Over the last decade, DACA has received varying degrees of support from Republican lawmakers.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
Efforts to advance economic agendas have had varying degrees of success, but in some cases seem to have gone in reverse.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Shiitake Mushrooms Mushrooms contain varying amounts of choline.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Laminate is also typically water-resistant, with different products offering varying levels of resistance.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
In the wake of the storm, at least 57 landslides of varying complexities blocked the route, according to the NPS.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
The task of reinvigorating Italian houses, each with their own uniquely iconic markers, requires varying degrees of respect for the past and new ideas for the future.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Few players received as much hype in this year’s Player Tiers from insiders of varying roles and capacities.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The animation styles, varying from episode to episode, are all dynamic and gorgeous, paying homage to both a classic anime style and Star Wars' own more wry feeling.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Over the last decade, DACA has received varying degrees of support from Republican lawmakers.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
Efforts to advance economic agendas have had varying degrees of success, but in some cases seem to have gone in reverse.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Shiitake Mushrooms Mushrooms contain varying amounts of choline.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Laminate is also typically water-resistant, with different products offering varying levels of resistance.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
In the wake of the storm, at least 57 landslides of varying complexities blocked the route, according to the NPS.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varying
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The differing views are caught up in negotiations over the region’s trade surplus against the US due to its chip exports to the country, which could lead to tariffs on such products.—
Gina Chon,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The spending outlook on apparel and footwear is higher among Republican respondents, while the opposite was true for those indicating affiliation with the Democratic party, a possible reflection on differing views on where the economy is headed.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Tourists are still enjoying Michigan's lineup of dynamic fall events amid Apple Month and Michigan Agritourism Month this October and are flexible to changing fall color patterns, said Nick Nerbonne, media and digital director for Travel Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The United States Postal Service is temporarily changing its prices for the holiday season.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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It is built to handle deliveries ranging from medical kits to drones.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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The actress revealed that the school’s syllabus includes several non-fiction books, ranging from politics in Russia to those penned by early English authors.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Moyes rejigged his attack, bringing in £35million summer signing Tyler Dibling for Dewsbury-Hall and shifting Iliman Ndiaye into the No 10 role.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The mini-alliances keep shifting.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The piece is crafted from solid poplar wood, finished with a white wash, and sits on top of sturdy iron legs, which have adjustable levels to accommodate uneven floors or area rugs.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Broader trends suggest an uneven labor market, with professions like health care continuing to thrive while other fields lag, Stahle said.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pajama sets also abounded, from immediate renditions in pink poplin with contrasting piping to less literal interpretations, such as a turquoise version with scalloped hems and embroideries.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Oprah Winfrey herself was spotted in NYC wearing an off-white pinstripe pant featuring contrasting thick gray stripes along the sides and a matching long-sleeve top.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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Such a review — with the prospect of modifying or eliminating the rules — is mandated by Congress every four years.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Researchers at Seoul National University have improved the performance and stability of aqueous zinc-ion batteries by modifying a single molecule in the electrolyte.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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That number decreased significantly the following day, to 909, and continued to drop before fluctuating between about 30 and 300 applications for the duration of the application period.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Those payouts total almost $158 million, with the amount paid each year fluctuating — adding up to $19 million in 2020, for example, but reaching $36 million last year.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Varying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varying. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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