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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
The effective rate for individual product lines can vary.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
This also gives you reassurance around any safety concerns, which vary neighborhood to neighborhood.
—Emily Edlynn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
But vaccination data from the CDC is an estimate too, based on surveys with varying representation, none of which would capture the growing share of children who are homeschooled.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
The manner of refund (onboard credit or back to a credit card) varies by line and the method of booking.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
This also gives you reassurance around any safety concerns, which vary neighborhood to neighborhood.
—Emily Edlynn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
But vaccination data from the CDC is an estimate too, based on surveys with varying representation, none of which would capture the growing share of children who are homeschooled.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
The manner of refund (onboard credit or back to a credit card) varies by line and the method of booking.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vary
Verb
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Apter shines an an edgy light on these hidden griefs: grandparents cut off from grandchildren due to divorce, disputes, or simply differing values.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Reasonable observers may differ regarding the way the U.S. military’s departure from Vietnam was handled.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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The 20-course omakase will change seasonally and feature ingredients that Toshi forages locally.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Wade spoke passionately about his love for Marquette and how the school had changed his life.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Estimates for these items range from $500 to more than $25,000.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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From giant eggs in the garden to welcoming porch signs, decorations can range from whimsical to elegant.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But after Bonet departed the series following its first season, the focus shifted to characters played by Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Glynn Turman, Cory Tyler, Lou Myers, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, and Charnele Brown.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Instead, Outback will shift to setting consistently low prices.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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The stone walls anchoring the kitchen, den, and outdoor hangout spaces highlight the warm sunlight creeping in through the vacation rental’s wall-spanning windows, while warm woods elsewhere contrast the earthy interior palette.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Hypocrisy Problem Trump’s immigration policy also suffers from internal contradictions—especially when contrasted with his personal and business history.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The developers talked to drone operators about their combat experience with commercial Chinese thermal imaging cameras and modified their design accordingly.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Each Boost plan can be modified with Add-Ons for an additional charge.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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But fuel surcharges levied on all of these package delivery methods can fluctuate from week to week.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The lake is fed from both cold and hot underground springs, and the water fluctuates from about 73 to 77 degrees in the winter up to about 91 to 97 degrees in the summer.—
Maggie Fuller,
AFAR Media,
1 Apr. 2025
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Changing any of this would fundamentally alter the experience in a negative way.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Morris jumpstarted an online career from the memes, altering her career path.—
Sara Belcher,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Vary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vary. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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