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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
Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Both men have been critical of Israel and supportive of Palestinians to varying degrees.
—Steven W. Thrasher
june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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
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Verb
Although every player selected in this year’s first round possesses varying degrees of physical talent, intangible qualities such as character seemed to standout as a prominent theme in several first-round selections.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Both men have been critical of Israel and supportive of Palestinians to varying degrees.
—Steven W. Thrasher
june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vary
uneven
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Additionally, although each member of the crew has their own particular skillset, the time spent on individual characters is uneven, and a smaller cast would have likely made things more effective.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Moreover, the legal playing field itself can be quite uneven.—
Mark Berookim,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Vary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vary. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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