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
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Today, there are different tenting tiers — black, blue and white — each with varying start dates and levels of intensity.
—Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the system was tested across charging sessions of varying durations and with different buffer storage sizes.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
The people who invited the mayor There are varying estimates of New York City’s Muslim population, with some saying as many as 1 million Muslims live in the city.
—Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
India, with its vastness, sensory overload, and ambitious sightseeing circuits, can feel intimidating even for seasoned travelers, let alone a family of five with kids of varying ages and interests.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
And those six newcomers have varying experiences with the NCAA Tournament.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
In general, the mostly English-speaking characters (everyone throws a few Spanish words here and there with varying degrees of effectiveness) tend to come across as more theatrical or on a different dramatic register than García Treviño, who works as a grounding force in every exchange.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, which rarely see first-hand conflict in the region, have all come under varying degrees of attack from Iran.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 13 Mar. 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
Each week since the season began in August, four of us — young Wilfred, a guest subscriber on rotation, an algorithm and I — have been predicting the Premier League scores with varying degrees of success.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Today, there are different tenting tiers — black, blue and white — each with varying start dates and levels of intensity.
—Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the system was tested across charging sessions of varying durations and with different buffer storage sizes.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
The people who invited the mayor There are varying estimates of New York City’s Muslim population, with some saying as many as 1 million Muslims live in the city.
—Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
India, with its vastness, sensory overload, and ambitious sightseeing circuits, can feel intimidating even for seasoned travelers, let alone a family of five with kids of varying ages and interests.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
And those six newcomers have varying experiences with the NCAA Tournament.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
In general, the mostly English-speaking characters (everyone throws a few Spanish words here and there with varying degrees of effectiveness) tend to come across as more theatrical or on a different dramatic register than García Treviño, who works as a grounding force in every exchange.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, which rarely see first-hand conflict in the region, have all come under varying degrees of attack from Iran.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 13 Mar. 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
Verb
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Legal experts have differing opinions on whether recent blocking incidents in Arizona violate the new guidelines.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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As always, some states also have pricier averages than others, due to factors ranging from nearby refinery supply to differing tax rates.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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But after months of driving and testing, the conclusions felt broadly applicable to anyone modifying a midsize or half-ton truck.—
Bryan Rogala,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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The council also amended the ordinance’s reporting requirements, modifying them from one annual report to semiannual reports, with an initial report covering January through December 2025 due by the end of the fiscal year.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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It’s stocked with local confectionaries, ranging from kombucha to popcorn, all at reasonable-ish prices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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In that situation, shock absorbers ranging from Saudi Aramco’s export pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz to the vast sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) provide the buffers to prevent systemic stress on currency pegs or the banking system.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The trefoil disappeared from football kits in the early 1990s, Adidas’s logo shifting to the slanted three stripes that was presumably more consistent with their general aesthetic.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Fox’s performance is slippery in the best way, shifting tones without warning and keeping the audience off balance throughout.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Everything—from the squat, one-story structure to the station wagon parked outside—had been coated in the same uneven layer of white paint, as if someone had tried, hurriedly, to erase it from the landscape.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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However, adoption remains uneven across sectors, reflecting differences in digital readiness and creating varied credit implications.—
Lee Ying Shan,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For a burst of contrasting sweetness, toss in some pomegranate seeds along with a drizzle of hot honey and a tuft of fresh mint too.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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That easy but high-impact language continues with some black slip-on flats and a statement bag in a contrasting color.—
Dino Bonačić,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Jayhawks’ loss has been the Red Storm’s program-altering gain.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Mavericks have roughly three months to make a franchise-altering decision, but Casson said Dumont is being intentional about the hiring process for finding a new general manager.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Varying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varying. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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