as in frictions
a lack of agreement or harmony
persistent variance within the rock band eventually caused it to break up
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Recent Examples of variances
Before the proposal can move forward, BC Astoria is requesting approval for a conditional use for a multifamily residential building; variances for parking, density and building height; and a wall sign.
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Not all percentages add up to 100% due to variances in state record-keeping systems.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
The order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue criminal charges, sentencing enhancements, and sentencing variances in fentanyl trafficking cases, according to a White House fact sheet.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 15 Dec. 2025
These metrics are presented as a solution to performance variances often observed in other battery chemistries under extreme weather conditions.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Dec. 2025
But Gilman said the timing of the reports proposed by Xcel, including a June 1 application that could seek additional variances or approval of resources, is difficult.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
Suarez has also pointed to Dominguez’s support for zoning variances at 1250 West Ave.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
All three whiskeys are quite good, with variances in flavor ranging from rich caramel notes in Mushroom, to a bright citrus tone that defines Beaver, and a oaky maple undercurrent in Owl.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Any requirements for workers to use their own bank accounts for petty cash or wire transfers are banned, and union members cannot be held liable for petty cash variances out of their control under the terms of the contract.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Not all percentages add up to 100% due to variances in state record-keeping systems.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
The order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue criminal charges, sentencing enhancements, and sentencing variances in fentanyl trafficking cases, according to a White House fact sheet.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 15 Dec. 2025
These metrics are presented as a solution to performance variances often observed in other battery chemistries under extreme weather conditions.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Dec. 2025
But Gilman said the timing of the reports proposed by Xcel, including a June 1 application that could seek additional variances or approval of resources, is difficult.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
Suarez has also pointed to Dominguez’s support for zoning variances at 1250 West Ave.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
All three whiskeys are quite good, with variances in flavor ranging from rich caramel notes in Mushroom, to a bright citrus tone that defines Beaver, and a oaky maple undercurrent in Owl.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Any requirements for workers to use their own bank accounts for petty cash or wire transfers are banned, and union members cannot be held liable for petty cash variances out of their control under the terms of the contract.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variances
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That ruling, which found that the contract awarded to Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company violated Panama’s constitution and follows the official audit, again raises frictions.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Starmer’s diplomatic shift appears to mirror that of Canada which signed a trade agreement with China earlier this month following a visit by Carney, as Ottawa appears to diversify trade and investment partners amid persistent frictions with Washington.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Your dedicated Slack channels, private discords and endless Reddit threads.—
April Uchitel,
Flow Space,
6 Aug. 2025
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If multiple hypotheses work to explain the data equally well but one conflicts with reality in some other realm (and the other doesn’t), the one that’s valid across the widest range of applicability is superior.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Previously, there was also a recasting of the original leads, Saoirse Ronan and Austin Butler, due to scheduling conflicts, with Spaeny and Starkey taking over the roles.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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The band’s success was stymied by internal schisms, as Negron’s addiction to drugs eventually landed him on Skid Row for a time.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
2 Feb. 2026
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Yet even within conservative or liberal groups, there are signs that each one would eventually emerge with the same types of schisms that exist today.—
Sheldon Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
30 Jan. 2026
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Pressure from shareholders and the race to beat out competitors in the AI wars factor into the efficiency drive.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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There are hot wars in Ukraine and Gaza, cold wars on the Korean peninsula and in the Taiwan Strait, and budding wars in Iran and parts of Africa.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The agency requires its divisions, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, to train officers in de-escalation techniques and to use force only after a verbal warning, if possible, and a chance to comply.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Country and Democratic Party need leaders who have the skills to heal divisions and put the common good before Party politics.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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But the high court, without comment or any noted dissents, refused to intervene.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The appeal was presented to Justice Elena Kagan, but the court reported no dissents.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Variances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variances. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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