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
New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
Instead, varying covers will entice buyers, not songs only available on one version or another, or even special re-releases with additional cuts, which the Grammy winner has relied on in the past.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
There are varying depths of coma, however, and some people may still have some reflex responses.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Over the next 16 seasons, Davis fielded cars in 722 Cup starts with varying degrees of success.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
There, samples were treated according to the varying needs of the expedition’s geologists, geochemists, hydrologists, microbiologists, sedimentologists and more.
—Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Mourinho, Solskjaer and Ten Hag all embraced the challenge, to varying degrees of success.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
As a result, the Earth’s axis doesn’t wobble evenly but with varying degrees of intensity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Last splashes of varying bottles go into each, creating ever-evolving blends that will never taste the same on returning visits.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Essentially, different hospitals, clinics or research facilities use different scanners, with varying calibration, coils and software.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
Instead, varying covers will entice buyers, not songs only available on one version or another, or even special re-releases with additional cuts, which the Grammy winner has relied on in the past.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
There are varying depths of coma, however, and some people may still have some reflex responses.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Over the next 16 seasons, Davis fielded cars in 722 Cup starts with varying degrees of success.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
There, samples were treated according to the varying needs of the expedition’s geologists, geochemists, hydrologists, microbiologists, sedimentologists and more.
—Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Mourinho, Solskjaer and Ten Hag all embraced the challenge, to varying degrees of success.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
As a result, the Earth’s axis doesn’t wobble evenly but with varying degrees of intensity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Last splashes of varying bottles go into each, creating ever-evolving blends that will never taste the same on returning visits.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varying
Verb
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The seven standouts included on this list demonstrate the versatility of the aft space and the differing approaches to aesthetics.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are many different networks of terror online, all with a constellation of differing ideologies, though many of them overlap.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tactics will remain flexible to adapt to changing fire behavior, terrain limitations, and resource availability.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Loosely cover the jar and keep it in the fridge for up to a week, changing the water every day or two.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Individual year-over-year market values varied greatly, ranging from an over 16% increase one year to an under 1% increase another.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The concourses in each stand, for instance, have all been given a different theme, ranging from homages to Everton greats through to fan culture and even the city’s industrial and musical heritage.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To maintain tanks’ relevance, Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have covered them in different configurations of armor as ad hoc solutions to rapidly shifting tactics.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Globe’s decision to stand by McCarthy is the latest in a series of indications that newsroom culture is shifting radically to match this backlash moment.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even when Clark returned, her performance was uneven.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This helps smooth out fingerprints or uneven spots, giving the frame a more professional look.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The first two matches this season provided contrasting evidence as to whether Wieffer, after a difficult debut campaign with Brighton, is getting to grips with a position that was alien to him in his native Netherlands.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The general shape and stance are untouched, but the aero kit features more active elements and there are contrasting Turbonite accents.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Housing experts suggest that modifying zoning laws to permit smaller lot sizes is the most effective approach to developing smaller, affordable homes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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At the highest level, a good story has to reflect its audience while modifying that reflection.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Five teenagers witnessed these lights fluctuating in sequence, suddenly diving at a 45-degree angle toward the water’s surface.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The volatility of cryptocurrencies is significant, with prices frequently fluctuating sharply over brief durations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Varying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varying. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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