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verb

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 varying
Verb
Consider job-sharing arrangements to accommodate employees with varying work-life demands. Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 But the rise in popularity of airline lounge memberships and credit cards has widened the appeal of — and access to — airport lounges, all of varying quality. Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024 Remote Corporate Trainer Corporate trainers deliver workshops and training sessions to employees of varying group sizes. Rachel Wells, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 In closing, Yi mentioned the company’s drive to customize solutions according to client needs despite the challenges posed by varying security systems and policies. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024 After all, changes in the makeup of the party coalitions and the varying appeal of individual candidates can lead different states to move in opposite directions. Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024 Gould says by varying how the aerogel is prepared, the material can be used for insulating the pipes associated with liquified natural gas transport, refineries, and subsea oil exploration and extraction. Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024 There are different compositions with varying degrees of durability and permanence. Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 Fights are baked into Thanksgiving by the simple reality that any gathering with a lot of people who hold varying ideologies and opinions can become uncomfortable, hostile or unsafe. Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varying
Verb
  • Younger family members, on the other hand, may resist taking on the business due to differing interests or the fear of being unable to meet expectations.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The reason why Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes broke up is because of differing lifestyles.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • In fact, the reasons offered keep changing.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Through its sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia has invested billions into changing the landscape of sports, such as golf, boxing, esports and Formula One in recent years.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • There are typically 10 of us ranging in age from 2 to 98.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The religion has been the subject of a series of disturbing allegations ranging from child abuse to human trafficking and slavery.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Try shifting your mindset and recognize the power of small wins.
    Shani Harmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Allegiances pivot with shifting fortunes.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Blazy succeeds Virginie Viard, who exited Chanel last June after an uneven five-year tenure.
    WWD, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
  • However, private organizations often lack regulatory mandates to enforce consistent practices, leading to uneven adoption of basic measures.
    Tony Bradley, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • The designation would also prohibit federal agencies from destroying or modifying that habitat.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, there are additional surcharges for choosing a seat assignment and modifying reservations.
    Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • According to Gregory, fluctuating temperatures in the area has caused all ice surfaces to be unstable.
    Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Travelers rarely know why prices are fluctuating or if their data is being used against them.
    Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • As artificial intelligence increasingly serves as a key driving force in business strategies across all sectors, this shift is altering the labor market, allowing technology workers to explore opportunities beyond their traditional industry.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • These technologies have ripple effects across an organization, altering what employees across numerous functions should be spending their time doing.
    Tomas Gorny, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

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“Varying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varying. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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