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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Other projects focus on AI agents modifying their own behavior.—
Matthew Hutson,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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This year, students are working on a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, an all-electric SUV, modifying and improving its performance as part of the multi-year challenge.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The pizza chain offers a litany of pies, ranging from cup-and-char pepperoni and Texas Barbecue to All-In Stuffed Crust and Spanish Garlic Chicken.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The panel supports brightness levels of up to 1,000 nits, operates in temperatures ranging from -30°C to 85°C, and is rated for more than 15,000 hours of use.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 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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This not only suppressed uneven vertical phase distribution but also improved film uniformity across the devices.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Many buildings predate modern standards, leaving visitors to navigate stairs, uneven terrain, or sites that simply can’t be reached without significant retrofitting.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 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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Two totally platonic best bros set off on a quest of the heart, while rival soldiers compete over a world-altering prophecy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Most work in the field has focused on altering the genetic code in ways that are useful, such as using more than 20 amino acids to enable interesting chemistry.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Varying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varying. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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