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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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
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
These varying complications can make MS difficult to diagnose and treat.
—Andrew Abrahams, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Playing in the Rays’ domed ballpark certainly helped after dealing with varying weather and temperatures during their first nine games of the season.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
There’s a treasure trove of different linen pants on sale at Amazon, all varying widely in style.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Cinch Home Services offers three home warranty plans with varying levels of repair and replacement coverage.
—Caroline Ernst, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The original list adopted by the Georgia Department of Education contained 16 options of widely varying quality, prompting a 2024 bill to try to limit those approved.
—Rachel Canter, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Distillery tours of varying lengths run throughout the day there.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
States have widely varying regulations regarding raw milk, with some allowing retail sales in stores and others allowing sale only at farms.
—CNN Money, 3 Apr. 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
The union wants more, with the terms varying depending on the job.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
These varying complications can make MS difficult to diagnose and treat.
—Andrew Abrahams, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Playing in the Rays’ domed ballpark certainly helped after dealing with varying weather and temperatures during their first nine games of the season.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
There’s a treasure trove of different linen pants on sale at Amazon, all varying widely in style.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Cinch Home Services offers three home warranty plans with varying levels of repair and replacement coverage.
—Caroline Ernst, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The original list adopted by the Georgia Department of Education contained 16 options of widely varying quality, prompting a 2024 bill to try to limit those approved.
—Rachel Canter, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Distillery tours of varying lengths run throughout the day there.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
States have widely varying regulations regarding raw milk, with some allowing retail sales in stores and others allowing sale only at farms.
—CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varying
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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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Such agreements often include incredibly detailed terms with wildly differing splits and sometimes convoluted formulas.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mamdani approval rating Zohran Mamdani received differing approval ratings from poll-to-poll.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Italian consumer law requires companies to specify valid reasons for modifying contract terms.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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At Tuesday’s meeting, Stillwell was unable to secure sufficient support for a moratorium on data centers in Sugar Grove, but the board did find some consensus on establishing zoning changes while the village looks at modifying its existing regulations.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the two years since, Tisza has completely eclipsed Hungary’s old institutional opposition—a fractured gamut ranging from the far right to the left.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Eureka has a long history of boom-and-bust cycles — ranging from gold to lumber to marijuana — and some communities are still reeling from the fallout from those industries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trump has said that FEMA should be eliminated or significantly scaled down, shifting more disaster response to states.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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This traces the origins of her house, from its first, paradigm-shifting garments to its present-day incarnation under current creative director, Daniel Roseberry.—
Jane Levere,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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As an over-the-counter retinoid, retinol helps accelerate skin cell turnover, which can visibly improve uneven texture, fine lines, and discoloration over time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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But the improvements were short-lived as rates rose significantly in March, driven by a series of uneven economic reports and a spike in geopolitical tensions and overseas conflicts.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The movies embody the spirit and influence of Caravaggio’s work contrasting light and dark, rather than biographical films about the artist, Morong said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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The sides have had sharply contrasting views on whether more or fewer restaurants are operating in the city since the increases started to take effect.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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In those cases, 11 of the patients died and others are living with life-altering health problems, according to the lawsuits.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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While the initial move into smartphones posed a risk to Apple's device margins, the gamble paid off through what would become a massive industry-altering phenomenon.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Varying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varying. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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