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as in to differ
to be unlike; to not be the same opinions by experts on the subject vary

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Relevance

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as in to range
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 to shift
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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varying

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adjective

varying

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verb (2)

present participle of vary
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as in differing
to be unlike; to not be the same opinions by experts on the subject vary

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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 vary
Verb
Approaches vary across school districts The Observer reviewed other school district prayer practices in the region to compare to Cabarrus County. Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025 Additional support options vary based on your account level and type. PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
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These tests included rigorous evaluations in varying atmospheric and geographic conditions, proving that MagNav can provide accurate and real-time data for pilots in realistic settings. Jack Hidary, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 The concept of ‘fresh legs’ from the bench is hardly new, of course, but the concept of teams having five substitutions available is, and different coaches have hugely varying approaches. Michael Cox, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for vary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vary
uneven
Adjective
  • Bread crumbs • Props to the hair, makeup, and costuming departments for differentiating Kiki’s Simone from pre-Michaela Simone, who showed up to the island with a scraggly ponytail, a gray button-down, uneven skin, and scrawled tattoos.
    Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 May 2025
  • Case for caution: On the flip side, skeptics point to the uneven performances, particularly internationally, and concerns about his hockey sense.
    Corey Pronman, New York Times, 22 May 2025

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“Vary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vary. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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