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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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 varying
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Clustering containers in a way that utilizes varying plant types and heights in a way that mimics the verticality of natural habits isn’t strictly about aesthetics.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Every option offers varying strong points, from high performance to towing capacity to over-the-top poshness.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Some states have post-mortem rights, allowing estates and heirs to pursue claims for varying amounts of time after a celebrity has died, while others don’t.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The task force will be composed of various La Grange residents with varying degrees of expertise and experience.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Inver Grove Heights has 20 existing cell antenna sites, with varying heights.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Christine Minhee, who operates a database of such funds, said that such efforts are complicated by varying state policies and a debate about whether funds should be used to backfill budget gaps.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Regional differences shape Colorado’s housing market, with varying inventory, sales, and pricing trends across the state.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
This is a recurring injury for Smith, who has missed five of the last nine games due to varying levels of discomfort in his calf.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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
Every week of the season, four of us — a guest subscriber on rotation, an algorithm, six-year-old Wilfred and me — have been predicting the Premier League results with varying degrees of success.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Clustering containers in a way that utilizes varying plant types and heights in a way that mimics the verticality of natural habits isn’t strictly about aesthetics.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Every option offers varying strong points, from high performance to towing capacity to over-the-top poshness.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Some states have post-mortem rights, allowing estates and heirs to pursue claims for varying amounts of time after a celebrity has died, while others don’t.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The task force will be composed of various La Grange residents with varying degrees of expertise and experience.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Inver Grove Heights has 20 existing cell antenna sites, with varying heights.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Christine Minhee, who operates a database of such funds, said that such efforts are complicated by varying state policies and a debate about whether funds should be used to backfill budget gaps.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Regional differences shape Colorado’s housing market, with varying inventory, sales, and pricing trends across the state.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varying
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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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Artificial Grass Artificial grass looks just like real grass, even down to its shaggy cut and blades of differing shapes and colors.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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But there are differing views are over an entity known as the Continuum of Care.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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That second explanation, known as dark matter, was initially favored because the addition of that one ingredient could explain all of the observed physical phenomena on a variety of scales, while modifying gravity required different modifications to align with different scales.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Redevelopment means modifying the former Sears building to align with Dick’s House of Sports in-store features.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2015, six Baltimore police officers were charged with felonies ranging from assault to murder in connection with the death of Freddie Gray, a Black man who’d suffered a spinal injury while riding in a police van.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The sites mix factual assertions about their targets with unsubstantiated conspiracies and defamatory claims of misconduct ranging from extortion and embezzlement to drug dealing and prostitution.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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By late evening, Mercury enters Taurus, shifting focus to practical thinking and steady decisions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Amid the ongoing conflict in Iran, the Saudis have signaled that their investment process is shifting.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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And the uneven availability cost him a chance to fully adjust to his new role within the organization.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Heavy rain can wash away grass seed and cause uneven growth or bare spots in your lawn.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another is bright yellow with a smooth, contrasting black hood around its head.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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In fairness, the emotional temperature of Saturday’s game against Newcastle had two contrasting phases — before and after the attacking injuries that robbed Arsenal of Kai Havertz in the first half and Eberechi Eze early in the second.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have documented that increasingly brighter nights are altering animal behavior, reproduction cycles and survival.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The family said meeting Pickett was truly life-altering.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Varying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varying. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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