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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
Return on investment varies by site, depending on how many robots DHL has deployed—those hardware costs add up—and external factors like labor availability in each unique market.
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John Kell, Fortune, 20 May 2026
While treatment varies from person to person, surgically removing the scar tissue can improve your chances of becoming pregnant, especially when paired with fertility treatments such as IVF.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 20 May 2026
At Istanbul Vita Clinic, the cost of hair transplant procedures varies between $3,200 and $9,000 depending on factors such as the technique used, number of surgical days, number of medical staff involved, and total procedure time.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Meanwhile, the cost of a physical therapy doctorate program for an in-state student varies from $79,068 at Fresno State to $228,452 at the University of Southern California, according to an American Physical Therapy Association database.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
What Longevity Travel Programs Cost Pricing varies sharply by destination and depth of medical care.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
The most productive college players do not necessarily make the best pros—football is an endlessly interconnected game, with twenty-two players interacting within complicated strategic schemes, and the quality of collegiate competition varies widely.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
As a result, mathematical truths do not make up a unified whole of equally indubitable truths; instead, their status as knowledge varies gradually from doubtless facts to increasingly uncertain hypotheses.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
While most municipalities began livestreaming meetings post-pandemic, access varies across the county.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
John Kell, Fortune, 20 May 2026
While treatment varies from person to person, surgically removing the scar tissue can improve your chances of becoming pregnant, especially when paired with fertility treatments such as IVF.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 20 May 2026
At Istanbul Vita Clinic, the cost of hair transplant procedures varies between $3,200 and $9,000 depending on factors such as the technique used, number of surgical days, number of medical staff involved, and total procedure time.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Meanwhile, the cost of a physical therapy doctorate program for an in-state student varies from $79,068 at Fresno State to $228,452 at the University of Southern California, according to an American Physical Therapy Association database.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
What Longevity Travel Programs Cost Pricing varies sharply by destination and depth of medical care.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
The most productive college players do not necessarily make the best pros—football is an endlessly interconnected game, with twenty-two players interacting within complicated strategic schemes, and the quality of collegiate competition varies widely.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
As a result, mathematical truths do not make up a unified whole of equally indubitable truths; instead, their status as knowledge varies gradually from doubtless facts to increasingly uncertain hypotheses.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
While most municipalities began livestreaming meetings post-pandemic, access varies across the county.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varies
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Still, a film set differs from a theater production, so Harris dove into studying how to most effectively translate her vision for the screen.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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American soccer has historically developed through a fragmented, expensive and commercially driven system that differs sharply from the development models used by many elite soccer nations.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Only when one part modifies the data does the system create a new copy for that writer.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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The program is a partnership between HomeAid Sacramento and El Dorado County to build 12 Title 25 rural dwelling homes — which modifies coding requirements — each with two bedrooms and one bathroom.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The graphic T-shirt assortment ranges from tank tops to oversize silhouettes, and the swimwear is offered in bikinis and one-pieces for women and include patterns that coordinate with the men’s offering.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The dining scene ranges from longtime favorites like The Shed to newer spots such as Leo’s, while luxury hotels offer sweeping views of the desert and nearby Rocky Mountains.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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The indoor-to-outdoor design overlooking the Pacific Ocean changes the rhythm of dinner entirely.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Inspired by the muted colors and shifting light of arid West Texas, the palette gives the interiors an inviting appearance that changes subtly throughout the day.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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The company contrasts this with many other AI assistants, which are often bolted onto existing tools.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Nonpartisan voter guides from outlets such as CalMatters and KPBS depict the race as offering sharp policy contrasts rather than an indistinct muddle.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Shifting rainfall alters the ecology of cholera.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Some of her collaborators have already shown that pregnancy alters a mom’s hormones and brain structure in ways that are good for bonding and child-rearing.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Tech giant Cisco is planning to eliminate thousands of jobs as the company shifts its primary focus to accelerate its artificial intelligence initiatives, a move that comes despite the company beating earnings expectations.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The jet stream also shifts northward, typically pushing winter storms toward the Pacific Northwest and Canada while leaving swaths of California drier than average, especially in the south.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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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.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Varies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varies. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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