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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
Approaches vary across school districts The Observer reviewed other school district prayer practices in the region to compare to Cabarrus County.
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Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
Additional support options vary based on your account level and type.
—PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
Prices for one-day admission to Epic for the rest of the year vary daily and range from $139 (for four days in September) to $199 (from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Eve).
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Local school district challenges The enrollment picture has varied greatly by region — with schools in some areas growing or maintaining as others shrink.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
Additional support options vary based on your account level and type.
—PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
Prices for one-day admission to Epic for the rest of the year vary daily and range from $139 (for four days in September) to $199 (from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Eve).
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Local school district challenges The enrollment picture has varied greatly by region — with schools in some areas growing or maintaining as others shrink.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vary
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That differs from a jury trial, where jurors come back from deliberations and provide a verdict, but no explanation.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Laundry sanitizer differs from chlorine bleach, which also has disinfecting properties.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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What really changed for Bobrovsky was the Panthers went from a run-and-gun offensive team to an in-your-face defensive team under coach Paul Maurice.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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The area began changing drastically in the 1990s after Leo had moved away and when steel mills and other factories where village residents worked closed.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The $2 Million Vault game began May 6 and features prizes ranging from $20 to the $2 million jackpot, according to the game’s web page.—
Natalie Demaree,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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Mercedes-Benz Prices for larger tenders that fit even more people can range from a couple of thousand dollars per day to over one million dollars per week.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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That leadership change followed GOP gains through 2024’s Senate Bill 382, which shifted appointment powers from Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC) to Republican State Auditor Dave Boliek.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2025
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Conforto said he’s seen signs that something could be shifting.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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The moves into the Middle East contrast starkly with Washington’s approach toward China.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
22 May 2025
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Meanwhile, espadrilles with raffia and lace are contrasted with brass hourglass heels.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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Legislative process: What happens next The Senate will modify the bill and will be in constant communication with President Trump and House leaders.—
Mike Sylvester,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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During the 1990s, as telecommunications technology advanced, the Open Meeting Law was modified to permit circumstances in which officials could attend meetings on a remote basis, so long as certain requirements were met.—
Matt Ehling,
Twin Cities,
22 May 2025
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Even as political power shifted, the climate fluctuated and the wall went up, the apocalypse still hadn’t quite arrived.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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What Happens Next Trump's approval rating could fluctuate in the coming weeks, depending on the outcome of key events, including critical negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine war, the evolving tariff situation and concerns about a recession.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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This street corner was forever altered on May 25, 2020, when Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes, suffocating and killing him.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Modern technology could alter how parks update — or replace — existing attractions, Speigel said.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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“Vary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vary. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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