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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the museum's highly varied collection of works of art
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as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
an annual springtime event during which birders get to observe these migratory birds in their varied breeding plumage
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as in differed
to be unlike; to not be the same
opinions by experts on the subject vary
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as in changed
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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as in shifted
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 varied
Donald Keough,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
As a result, Alcock must abruptly perform different types of emotionally varied material—goofy comedy, heroic duty, and her character’s tragic origin story.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Researchers also varied the order of play, with either the human participant or Pepper taking the first turn.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Although quantum computing is unlikely to ever fully replace current technology, its implications are varied.
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Donald Keough,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
As a result, Alcock must abruptly perform different types of emotionally varied material—goofy comedy, heroic duty, and her character’s tragic origin story.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Verb
Though engagement varied widely by market.
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Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Researchers also varied the order of play, with either the human participant or Pepper taking the first turn.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varied
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The British filmmaker has assembled an eclectic cast to play the heroes and goddesses, sorceresses and swineherds.
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Taking a cue from nickelodeon piano players, composer John Powell steers the mood with a vibrantly eclectic score of sprightly ragtime, violin pathos and popcorn crescendos.
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The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
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Fast-food chain Sonic, for instance, has a timely deal and colorful commemorative cups.
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Their methods differed, yet each viewed the country as more than another African partner.
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Why temperatures differed so much Triple-digit heat in places like Stovepipe Wells, California, is driven by a combination of geography and summer sun that makes the desert one of the most efficient heating environments on Earth.
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On top of that, ESPN announcers said the humidity changed the consistency of the buns.
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The composition of the bar changed dramatically as many Loyalist lawyers departed, others were jailed and younger lawyers assumed responsibilities previously held by members of the colonial establishment.
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Blue Jays outfielder Myles Straw threw a perfect bottom of the eighth with pitches that ranged between 38 mph and 61 mph.
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The last time that ratio ranged so high was in the mid-2000s, at the peak of the millennial housing bubble, Pew reports.
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This is one of the missions originally awarded to United Launch Alliance under the NSSL Phase 2 contracts, but shifted to SpaceX after delays in ULA’s Vulcan certification.
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The rise of dopamine decor has shifted our perspective from designing our homes for others' enjoyment to reimagining our dwellings as havens that spark our own happiness.
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Aabria walks the best line here, keeping her lies small, manageable, and heavily mixed with the truth, and getting the jury on her side most consistently.
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The two nations have given mixed messages on tolls and routes through the vital waterway.
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Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.
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People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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