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as in modifies
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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as in changes
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 varies
An international team of researchers proposed that third-party imitation should probably prevail in social animals whose social behavioral repertoire varies within and across populations.
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Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Confidence about meeting retirement goals varies widely across generations, with Generation X standing out as the least optimistic, according to new research.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The automakers' involvement in the design varies.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The cost of an online learning course varies dramatically.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Photos show the brown coloring of the new species, which varies from darker brown to brownish orange.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
There is a cost associated with the application and creation of the street sign, but this varies based on the request.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But for now, access varies widely by pharmacy location and by state.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
The timeline for the stages varies widely, as does the exact presentation.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Confidence about meeting retirement goals varies widely across generations, with Generation X standing out as the least optimistic, according to new research.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The automakers' involvement in the design varies.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The cost of an online learning course varies dramatically.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Photos show the brown coloring of the new species, which varies from darker brown to brownish orange.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
There is a cost associated with the application and creation of the street sign, but this varies based on the request.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But for now, access varies widely by pharmacy location and by state.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
The timeline for the stages varies widely, as does the exact presentation.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varies
Verb
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Charter schools can opt for a curriculum that differs from nearby public schools.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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The American dishwasher experience differs in degree from the rest of the world.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The third amendment, set for a vote, from Wilson, modifies federal statutes related to military bases.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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If the administrative law judge finds in favor of the petitioners on any of the issues raised, or finds the DNR did not comply with some aspect of state law, then the project can’t move forward unless the DNR modifies the permit.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
16 June 2024
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The Bortle scale is a numerical scale that ranges from one to nine, with one being an excellent dark sky site with no light pollution and nine being an area with considerable light pollution and many night sky objects invisible to the naked eye.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This versatile cover is available in a circular shape that ranges from 12 to 27 inches diameter to dress up basic cushions on less accommodating dining chairs or use it as pop-up seating on the lawn (no grass stains here).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Beyond sports-specific performance metrics, biomechanics research has long shown that altering the properties of playing surfaces changes muscle stiffness, joint loading and range of motion.—
Michael Hales,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her life begins to unravel when Daniel brings home Cherry (Cooke), a girlfriend who changes everything.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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The increase contrasts with every other age group, which saw declines or stayed steady.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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That contrasts with horizontal platforms, where customization can drag on for 12–24 months.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the aftermath of the wedding, Belly makes a choice that leads her on a wild adventure and forever alters her future.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the seas warm, researchers have found that sound carries farther, and that rising acidity alters the very chemistry of how vibrations move through saltwater, reshaping the pathways of song and echo.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That realization shifts everything.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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As the event serves as a global stage for elite athletes, attention also shifts to the evolution of the sport.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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Executions are on hold in Idaho as the state prison system remodels its execution chamber in the transition from lethal injection to a firing squad as the lead method.—
Kevin Fixler
September 5,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Varies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varies. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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