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
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Individual prices will range widely, with premiums for the same plan varying by state, Cubanski noted.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
The intermountain region could have a mix of rain and snow with conditions varying by elevation.
—James Powel, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
The company also uses the sprawling campus to test explosives, according to its website, measuring the velocity of explosions as well as their impact on surrounding areas under varying environmental conditions.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
But the major conclusions are playing out to varying degrees.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
States including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont have passed varying laws phasing out the use of PFAS.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Right now, Amazon has discounts on popular Vionic styles, with savings up to 56 percent off and prices varying by color and size.
—Gabriela Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
These moons are not blue, but rather varying shades of yellow, orange, and grey.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Type Of Cheese Matters Different cheeses have varying shelf lives once opened.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Individual prices will range widely, with premiums for the same plan varying by state, Cubanski noted.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
The intermountain region could have a mix of rain and snow with conditions varying by elevation.
—James Powel, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
The company also uses the sprawling campus to test explosives, according to its website, measuring the velocity of explosions as well as their impact on surrounding areas under varying environmental conditions.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
But the major conclusions are playing out to varying degrees.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
States including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont have passed varying laws phasing out the use of PFAS.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Right now, Amazon has discounts on popular Vionic styles, with savings up to 56 percent off and prices varying by color and size.
—Gabriela Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
These moons are not blue, but rather varying shades of yellow, orange, and grey.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varying
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Perhaps differing from the stereotypical English student experience of nights out, hangovers and last-minute revision, this is where some of the country’s finest athletic prospects train.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The differing strategies have far-reaching implications for the early pecking order in the nascent autonomous-driving space, which some analysts and investors say could become a multitrillion-dollar market over the next 15 years.—
Chris Kirkham,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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Losing or changing jobs can also cause households that were previously ineligible to qualify for assistance.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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If there’s even a small chance that this audacious company—or its competitors—can succeed in its goal, the implications would be nothing less than world-changing.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Today, MyPerlitas offers accessories ranging from rosary-like anklets to mesh fruit bag charms inspired by Colombian food markets.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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By the time the month arrives, the calendar is buzzing with events ranging from professional wrestling at Scare In The Square to the enthusiastic Graveyard Grand Prix Coffin Races on Laurel Street.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Oklahoma signed up for the challenge of the SEC in making its tectonic-shifting realignment move.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The holiday affirms indigenous heritage, shifting the focus away from honoring Europeans who brought harm to Native peoples, historians note.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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After years of uneven results, prospects at main camp gave an indication that this season might be different.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Geographic and demographic disparities The uneven distribution of EV charging infrastructure is a huge challenge.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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The winners represent contrasting but complementary approaches to economics.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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The balance of textures, sweet and salty flavors, and contrasting temperatures did not escape my young palate.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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The home is constructed with Nordic wood, which not only is lightweight and easy to work with, but also resistant to weathering and decay from rain, snow, extreme temperatures, and fungus—a must in the fluctuating Southern climates.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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As traders try to assess whether the trade spat will escalate, stocks are fluctuating and pausing their months-long ascent.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Varying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varying. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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