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as in to change
to make different in some way
varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation
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as in to shift
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 vary
Tickets cost $5 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.
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Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
While Utz was able to work his wizardry to put a shine on the primitive technology, the quality of the recordings does vary depending on their original condition.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Offer good through April 20 (mobile ordering available only at select locations; hours may vary).
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Go all in on a monochrome set, or embrace playfulness (and a collectors’ eye) with varying colors—each dishwasher-safe porcelain plate is sold separately.
—Erika Owen, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
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Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
While Utz was able to work his wizardry to put a shine on the primitive technology, the quality of the recordings does vary depending on their original condition.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Offer good through April 20 (mobile ordering available only at select locations; hours may vary).
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Go all in on a monochrome set, or embrace playfulness (and a collectors’ eye) with varying colors—each dishwasher-safe porcelain plate is sold separately.
—Erika Owen, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vary
Verb
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This new design, called the blended wing body (BWB) aircraft, differs dramatically from the traditional tube-and-wing planes in service.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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This approach aims to break down silos between development and operations teams with a unified platform for collaboration and automation, eliminating the friction caused by isolated environments and differing workflows.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The climate keeps changing, despite the Trump administration's attempt to silence the entire phenomenon.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Show them that changing their skin now, or obsessing over one type of look that puts them in a box, isn’t necessarily the best use of their time—these trends are likely to surge in popularity and then completely disappear just as quickly.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
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By then, the majority of global political regimes could range from hybrid illiberal democracies to authoritarian states.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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The incidents range from minor vandalism, such as keying or graffiti, to more extreme cases like arson and drive-by shootings allegedly targeting Tesla vehicles.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Also worth noting: The back panels can shift to accommodate double-ended dildos.—
Malia Griggs,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2025
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Not just as a matter of technical FX movement, but as a signal of political ambition, shifting global sentiment, and increasing systemic risk.—
Carrie McCabe,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Trump contrasted the approach of the two central banks on social media Thursday, ripping into Powell for holding rates.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Commentators who believe Anthony acted in self-defense have contrasted his treatment with that of Rittenhouse, who is white and who aged 17 shot two men dead during civil unrest in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, in August 2020.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Limits: Programming subject to blackout restrictions All offers, programming, promotions, pricing, terms, restrictions & conditions subject to change & may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2025
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FedEx will be open on Good Friday, but some of its services might be modified, according to a 2025 holiday calendar sent to Newsweek.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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In the wake of the administration’s fluctuating messaging on tariffs, chip manufacturers are finding themselves in a tight spot ahead of key earnings reports.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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The narrator describes having her period, and the way her thoughts and emotions fluctuate through her cycle.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2025
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White’s addition to the roster likely doesn’t alter how the team approaches the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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But some have altered imports, held vehicles in ports or completely halted them, as in the case of Jaguar Land Rover.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Vary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vary. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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