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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
What that means is, flying from point A to point B often varies in price based on demand, and the same room at a hotel could cost more on Friday than on Tuesday.
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Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Seed packages run around $5, but the number of seeds varies quite a bit, so check which gives you the most bang for the buck.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
Nutrition varies significantly across brands, so reading the label is essential.
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Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
State data shows the structural integrity of buildings varies widely on the sprawling campus.
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Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
However, the actual amount of seats for each sporting or entertainment event varies due to multiple factors such as production kills—or spots that must be removed to accommodate technical elements.
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Michael Gioia,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
The way investors view CapEx varies.
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Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
In the case of the Spring 2026 edition, the bourbon is 10 years old (each release varies from as low as about 8 years old to close to 20 years old).
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Payment behavior varies market by market.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Seed packages run around $5, but the number of seeds varies quite a bit, so check which gives you the most bang for the buck.
—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
Nutrition varies significantly across brands, so reading the label is essential.
—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
State data shows the structural integrity of buildings varies widely on the sprawling campus.
—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
However, the actual amount of seats for each sporting or entertainment event varies due to multiple factors such as production kills—or spots that must be removed to accommodate technical elements.
—
Michael Gioia,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
The way investors view CapEx varies.
—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
In the case of the Spring 2026 edition, the bourbon is 10 years old (each release varies from as low as about 8 years old to close to 20 years old).
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Payment behavior varies market by market.
—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varies
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Mouth Competitive eaters have a unique approach to eating that differs significantly from that of the average person.
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And if the ether is the medium through which light waves ripple, this should mean the speed of light differs ever so slightly in the direction Earth is traveling.
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The company’s claim is that MST modifies the mechanical stress state of the silicon surface in a way that discourages dislocation nucleation and propagation during the subsequent GaN growth steps.
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This bill modifies the sales-in-error regulations to create a new category for any current outstanding certificates to be automatically declared in error, meaning those sales will be reversed, tax buyers will be refunded and the process will restart under the new statute.
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By 2050 the shortfall in various scenarios ranges from 100 to 300 MTPA depending on how aggressively new capacity is sanctioned.
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Heat index ranges for Wednesday and Thursday are forecasted to be as high as 106 and 107 degrees.
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Both her steel hull and aluminum superstructure are finished in a custom warm gray hue with a subtle pearlescent quality that changes with light.
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After that 18-month trial, patients could lose access to Medicare coverage for GLP-1s used for weight loss unless the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issues an extension or Congress changes the law, according to Cubanski.
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The transaction contrasts with recent financial setbacks for apartment towers in the Bay Area, such as The Fay in downtown San Jose and several apartment hubs in Oakland.
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That contrasts with retail traders, who have faced losses in shallow or heavy markets.
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This specific combination alters the safety profile of the facility.
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That ocean warming alters where thunderstorm activity concentrates near the equator, which in turn shifts the position of the jet stream — the fast-moving river of air that steers storms across North America.
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That surge in demand should boost Marvell's shares as the company increasingly shifts its focus to CXL products, Arcuri added.
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However, curators say that framing fans as fine art intentionally shifts the perception of what a world-class museum can present.
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More than just structural support For decades, scientists have known that bone provides support, stores minerals and continuously remodels itself.
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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.
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“Varies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varies. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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