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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
Power consumption varies by weather—12 tons of fuel on calm days, 15 tons during winter storms with headwinds.
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Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Also, the supply of milk options varies widely by region.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
But across Oklahoma’s 27 judicial districts, the promise of the law varies dramatically.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
These factors determine when the astronomical seasons fall, and each season varies in length from 89 to 93 days.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Jan. 2026
The menu does not list specific dishes, as each path varies according to market availability.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The work day varies as contractors have no set hours.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Jan. 2026
So far, progress toward those goals varies.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varies
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What differs from living creatures is how the gelatin can heal.—
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One way in which 1979 differs from 2026 is that Khamenei’s regime likely has nowhere to go.—
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The new law adds homeowner protections, establishing a registry for heir properties and modifies tax sale redemption rules.—
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The subtlety decreases as Elvira further modifies her body in anticipation of the ball.—
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Oversized Appliances That Dominate There was an era when everyone was gravitating towards giant refrigerators and ranges big enough to cook a Thanksgiving feast any day of the year.—
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Snow tubing ranges from tiny, volunteer-run hills to major four-season resorts built to handle crowds.—
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For passengers, nothing changes.—
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For example, the cost would be lower if the Defense Department changes out stationery, signage and nameplates over time as needed, rather than swapping out those items all at once.—
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His calm energy contrasts sharply with Davila’s growing frustration.—
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My intention was to create a drama where the ‘eternal magic’ of the forest contrasts with a high-stakes reality.—
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Under the influence for the first time, the drug trip alters her sense of morals to deadly, comedic proportions.—
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The order alters the timeline for decommissioning Schahfer, according to the statement, but NIPCSO’s long-term plan to transition to sustainable energy remains unchanged.—
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After the midterm elections are over, the focus gradually shifts to the next presidential election, and the incumbent president increasingly limps like a lame duck.—
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By the weekend, the Libra Moon shifts attention to your money and values sector, encouraging balance around spending, earning, and self-worth.—
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The push in beauty comes at a time when Walmart is doubling down on the style category, giving beauty, fashion and home prime real estate adjacent to the highly trafficked grocery or pharmacy departments in about 100 stores, with more to be added as the company remodels existing formats.—
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The research explains that the breast remodels itself to prepare for nursing — and then when nursing is over, remodels itself again through a process called involution.—
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“Varies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varies. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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