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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
On the other hand, the penalty for harboring or aiding a felon can vary, depending on the severity of the underlying felony committed by the person being aided.
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Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
However, protocols for responding to wildlife conflicts that are not life-threatening can vary from one community to another.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Hollywood filmmakers have been embracing AI research to varying degrees.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 July 2025
This era was also defined by varying shades of yellow, which Badu frequently wore: as a jacket, or even perhaps as a dress.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 June 2025
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Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
However, protocols for responding to wildlife conflicts that are not life-threatening can vary from one community to another.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Hollywood filmmakers have been embracing AI research to varying degrees.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 July 2025
This era was also defined by varying shades of yellow, which Badu frequently wore: as a jacket, or even perhaps as a dress.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 June 2025
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The compilation didn’t differ much from several past projects, but its timing turned it into a bestseller, as the world was mourning Bowie’s creative vision and voice at the time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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But the pandemic changed my plans, forcing me to go back to my hometown after many years.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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That’s changed in the year and a half since: Lawson, now 21, has interviews lined up to be a train conductor, a job that starts out with an $80,000 annual salary and could open the door for other higher-earning positions in the years to come.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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The ballooning number of arrests range from students as young as 11 and 12 years old to adults in their 40s.—
Kelly Puente,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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Estimates have ranged from a few thousand to as many as 81,000.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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The Great East Japan Earthquake was a six-minute event that killed nearly 20,000 people and shifted the earth on its axis.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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The music industry organization certified that another 16 million singles by the country artist have been shifted in the U.S. — a sum that includes both pure purchases and streaming activity, which the RIAA adopted into its methodology some years ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The contrasting display echoes the qualities of the fashion textiles used by the house.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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Osborn launched his campaign to take on Ricketts this week, contrasting his working-class background with Ricketts’s wealth.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
10 July 2025
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Over time, the test was modified so that people could earn some income without losing all their benefits.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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It was modified and approved several times to accommodate community input.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
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Recently, the price has fluctuated more between $65 and $95, which makes this Prime Day star projector deal worth getting.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
10 July 2025
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What Happens Next Trump's approval ratings are likely to fluctuate in the coming weeks.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Unemployment had altered her idea of what qualified as a life.—
Nora Lange,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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From office associates to doctors, AI and other technologies are vastly altering how people learn and work.—
Eric Hutto,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Vary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vary. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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