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as in to change
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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as in to shift
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 vary
Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
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Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Times-Union, 11 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, 11 Jan. 2026
So far, progress toward those goals varies.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
This number varies considerably across regions and weather conditions.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
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The former head of Homeland Security Investigations for San Antonio, Jerry Robinette, said the effect on an agent would differ from person to person.—
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Individual experiences often differ from the story told by industry benchmarks.—
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Rather than focusing only on crash performance, safety systems now need to adjust dynamically to changing vehicle states and user behavior.—
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One pro tip is to pack a clean Eclipser Hoody in your pack to change into at the end of a hike for cooling comfort on the drive home.—
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Progress updates are posted on his restaurant’s Facebook page, and reactions range from supportive to dubious.—
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The president has been shown potential plans, ranging from possible military strikes to action that doesn’t include the military, according to MS Now and other media outlets.—
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As 2025 fades away in the rearview mirror, Americans have quickly shifted their attention toward recent events in Venezuela.—
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The company later shifted focus to menstrual health.—
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Hammel-Sawyer is careful to follow the basics of Chumash weaving, using the same native plants for her materials and weaving techniques that include little ticks of contrasting color stitches on the rim, something visible in most Chumash baskets.—
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The mesh upper makes the shoe extremely breathable, but its contrasting color also adds a unique style element to it, too.—
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City council members heard a proposal Monday night to modify the section of the Independence City Code restricting and criminalizing the ways that residents purchase, transport and consume cannabis.—
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Recently, the president has modified his message to warn of a possible crime resurgence.—
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Leaving wooden furniture in the garage keeps it safe from wind, rain, sleet, and snow, but the humidity and moisture levels within the garage tend to fluctuate with the weather outside.—
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The Good Jake, Bad Jake narrative became a thing, as Plummer fluctuated between dominant and inconsistent.—
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Digital abundance hasn’t really altered that, at least not in my experience.—
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The biggest change of all, though — one which actually could alter the structure of the show — is the concept of the Secret Traitor, whose role is to provide a shortlist of people whom the main Traitors can select for murder.—
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“Vary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vary. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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