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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 jeans widen at the hips, reaching their maximum width—varying by style—at the knee before tapering back in at the ankle.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2025
The factors that lenders consider to determine a credit limit increase varies by lender.
—Bianca Rodríguez Rojas, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Son and Spence combined well on the left, while Kulusevski, deployed down the middle, varied his movement well to keep City’s defence on their toes.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
All similar in their objective to cover up and even the skin, the best options vary in their finish, coverage, texture, and overall compositions.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2025
The factors that lenders consider to determine a credit limit increase varies by lender.
—Bianca Rodríguez Rojas, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Son and Spence combined well on the left, while Kulusevski, deployed down the middle, varied his movement well to keep City’s defence on their toes.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
All similar in their objective to cover up and even the skin, the best options vary in their finish, coverage, texture, and overall compositions.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
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Dan Crenshaw And Tucker Carlson's Relationship Explained The feud between Crenshaw and Carlson dates back several years and is rooted in their differing approaches to conservative politics.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The ranking of which project rises highest doesn’t differ from one list to the next.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Yes, our entire way of life is changing and under Republican ideology, not for the better.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Sacks repeatedly compared bitcoin to U.S. holdings of gold, explaining that the U.S. won't be selling it, unless Trump changes his mind down the road.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The 15-track, hour-long set is a kaleidoscopic look at the sanctity of friendship told through a fearless amalgam of genres ranging from rock and funk to gospel and dance.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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Staff chose from a variety of genres, ranging from fiction to nonfiction to young adult literature.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Need For Speed In Modern Business Markets evolve quickly, driven by technological advances, shifting customer expectations and global disruptions.—
Heather Rosenow,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Five years later, the political landscape has shifted dramatically.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The goal is to contrast tones and proportions to create depth and avoid looking too matchy-matchy.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2025
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That image contrasted sharply with the one that had unfolded just a quarter of an hour earlier.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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That tech was then modified and used to execute the Zero Day attack.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Latvian capital has been in a state of euphoria since Flow started getting Oscar attention, with city signs even modified to pay homage to the film.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Mar. 2025
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Embrace The Variable Income Budget As a gig worker your priority is to create a budget that accounts for fluctuating income.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Statewide, Florida's housing market has seen an increase in new listings and overall inventory, with more homeowners listing properties amid fluctuating mortgage rates.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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But in the real world, a lot of different factors can alter how easily measles transmits.—
Alyson Hurt,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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But now, Jordan's cocaine charge has since been altered to reflect a charge of ketamine possession, according to FOX affiliate WOFL, TMZ and CBS affiliate WKMG.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Vary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vary. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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