VARYING Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in changing

not staying constant a varying commitment to the cause that meant that one could never be sure if the volunteers would show up

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varying

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verb

present participle of vary

as in differing

to be unlike; to not be the same opinions by experts on the subject vary

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as in modifying

to make different in some way varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation

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as in ranging

to occur within a continuous range of variation the appliance store is offering discounts that vary from 10 to 40 percent, depending upon the brand

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as in shifting

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 varying

Adjective

This is a recurring injury for Smith, who has missed five of the last nine games due to varying levels of discomfort in his calf. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention. — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025

Verb

But all five nations also maintain significant commercial and diplomatic links with Russia and, to varying extents, China and Iran, a fact that Rubio acknowledged. — Reuters, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026 Secure ballot drop-off locations are also available during the voting period, with varying available drop-off times. — Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Since its earliest days, the video game industry has been built on developers creating clones of competing games, with varying levels of originality and varying levels of enforcement from game platforms. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026 Several projects have already taken the concept beyond the drawing board, with varying degrees of real-world testing. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 Even the stuff from the best Japanese markets (and a few chain sushi restaurants) will supply that familiar whiff to varying degrees. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Why The Type Of Bulb Matters Different types of bulbs use different amounts of energy and have varying life spans. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026 The outfit played with the classic pattern by varying the size of the dots and inverting the color scheme. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026 In reality, the brain is a collection of subsystems that are, to varying degrees, interconnected and autonomous. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for varying

Adjective

This might be the moment to plot a California trip with more changing leaves and less traffic.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The difference is not the map, but how changing conditions are interpreted along the way.

— Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of changing

Verb

A week later, the Catholic bishops responded to Uthmeier in their own letter, arguing that their differing interpretation of Catholic teachings is exactly what his office fights to protect in terms of constitutional rights and freedom of religion.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
But the challenge is that international anime co-productions face difficulties due to differing production styles, creative tastes and cultural norms between Western and Japanese animation teams.

— Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of differing

Verb

Thousands of researchers are constantly modifying these setups, the OpenAI researcher added, with every change risking a compromise to the security of the test.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Curing the void Rocket Lab said the problem appears to be solved after modifying the manufacturing process again.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of modifying

Verb

The company supplied a variety of resins, each formulated for specific applications ranging from small decorative models to functional engineering parts.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Although Williamsburg has become a hot spot for brands ranging from Hermès to The North Face for new retail locations, Rew the Store is carving out a niche for its conceptual design and strong portfolio of brands.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of ranging

Verb

Jarvis sacrifices himself to stabilize Vision’s mind, deleting his code and shifting his processing power to the other AIs to keep them functional.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
This new study reveals that experimental niobium-titanium alloys can defy this rule at a freezing -253°C (20 kelvin) by spontaneously shifting their atomic structure to form mirror-image twins and generate fresh defects.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of shifting

Adjective

Rising case rates in women under 50, new federal rules on breast density notification and the uneven rollout of 3D mammography are reshaping when and how women get screened.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Grass, uneven ground, tiny puddles, and random objects can become major obstacles when the machine is barely taller than them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of uneven

Verb

The richness of the finish are highlighted by a contrasting Inky Black or Scottish White roof and the Dark Exterior Pack, which includes matte-black grille, side plates, and roof rails.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
The capsule’s visual identity draws on Op Art, using contrasting surfaces, three-dimensional textures and reflective elements to convey movement.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of contrasting

Verb

Both approaches aim to convey more information quickly, but only paraphrasing involves altering existing language.

— Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
The neutron data not only confirmed the earlier X-ray findings but also revealed new evidence without altering the ancient specimen.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

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