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as in to change
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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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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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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as in differing
to be unlike; to not be the same
opinions by experts on the subject vary
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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 vary
Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
The plan for the new DSM will allow doctors to give people diagnoses at varying levels of specificity.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026
Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The helicopter was able to land 500 feet from the hut, where first responders discovered all five of the people inside suffered varying degrees of frostbite, including one who lost their eyesight.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Ticket prices start at €30 ($36) for the average spectator, and while prices vary according to the category, sport, and session, Games organizers have said that more than half of the tickets cost less than €100 ($119).
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
The plan for the new DSM will allow doctors to give people diagnoses at varying levels of specificity.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Starting at the launch ramp, the mile-long path follows an old wagon road past a collection of stone buildings in varying states of decline.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The helicopter was able to land 500 feet from the hut, where first responders discovered all five of the people inside suffered varying degrees of frostbite, including one who lost their eyesight.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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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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While Beijing has rolled out trade-in subsidies to spur sales of cars and appliances, the rebound in spending has been uneven.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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More clients mean uneven cash timing.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Vary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vary. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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