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
Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Both paths risk armed conflict of varying severity, with wide-ranging consequences for the country’s future stability.
—Rebecca Hanson, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
The State Department issues varying travel advisories for countries and destinations around the world ranging from the lowest Level 1 warning to the highest Level 4.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
In the Ukraine war, Turkey, the United Nations, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have all played diplomatic roles of varying significance.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
The overarching idea, which brands like Adidas have played with to varying degrees of success, is that making everything out of a single material eliminates the need to strip castoff garments of fiddly buttons and zippers, a time-consuming and often expensive process.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay and Cuba condemned the attack in varying ways and called on the United Nations to seek a peaceful solution and take action, The Associated Press reported.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
Sheppard has continued it, but with varying success.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
But players have varying degrees of interest.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
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Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.
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However, some hard-drive bags that are suited to house hard drives of varying sizes and manufacturers may not always offer an ideal fit.
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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.—
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Riyadh and Abu Dhabi back rival factions in Sudan, and have taken differing positions over Israel’s surprise recognition of Somaliland.—
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Their clashing and differing personalities prove to be a source of flirtation, which any Capricorn can see by reading between the lines.—
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The team focused on modifying the electrode surface rather than repeatedly adjusting electrolyte formulations.—
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Tzield would be the first disease-modifying therapy that works to delay stage three type 1 diabetes for children aged 1 and older who currently have stage two of the disease, according to Sanofi.—
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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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Snag it in black, white, green, blue, or maple or walnut wood stains in sizes ranging from 4 by 4 inches to 8 by 10 inches.—
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Balance these with dependable evergreen trees for an ever-shifting palette of color in the landscape.—
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Frequent drone and artillery attacks on the key highway and rail line have forced Kyiv to find alternative supply routes, shifting the hub function away from Pokrovsk – a major success for the Russians.—
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Future work will focus on integrating snow-deposition modeling with PV yield simulations to more accurately predict energy losses and on expanding analyses to more complex, uneven alpine terrain.—
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The Trojans' uneven season hasn't exactly helped slow rumors either.—
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These contrasting environments, plus their focus on allowing visitors to thieve bourbon from the barrels and choose their own edition, creates a totally unique Virginia bourbon experience.—
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The Newberry Consort explores how instruments also evolved thanks to technological innovations, contrasting music from the Renaissance against similar selections from the Middle Ages.—
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What changed in the hours between Monday morning and late Tuesday afternoon for Bisciotti to reach the franchise-altering decision?—
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Long-term projections suggest demographic tipping points in major cities and even nations, altering cultural landscapes and potentially alliance dynamics.—
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“Varying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varying. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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