Definition of variednext
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varied

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verb

past tense of vary
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as in differed
to be unlike; to not be the same opinions by experts on the subject vary

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as in ranged
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 shifted
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 varied
Adjective
Given its expanse and varied climates, Brazil faces the broadest exposure. — Dan Restrepo, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026 Some leaders in the field don’t believe it The level of worry varied based on coverage, with rural voters enrolled in employer plans or Medicare less likely to be worried. — Ali Swenson, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
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The memory of standing somewhere extraordinary and realizing, for a moment, just how vast and varied our planet is. — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 The palette varied slightly between the earlier period and the later years. — Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for varied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varied
Adjective
  • The next season of the interview series brings together an eclectic lineup, including A-list Hollywood director Judd Apatow, Monty Python legend Eric Idle, and heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The look is eclectic colonial with timber ceilings, mahogany antiques, chintz armchairs, and clawfoot baths.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • For a kid who loved drawing, the box, with its many drawers, was a portal to a sparkling, colorful world.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • At a press conference yesterday NASA presented its preliminary findings, which touch on everything from the moon’s surprisingly colorful craters to a series of curious flashes that the astronauts spied in lunar shadows.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • During Politico’s Decoded podcast, he was asked where his and OpenAI’s view of new AI rules differed from that of Anthropic and its CEO, Dario Amodei.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Your personal information may have been exposed in a data breach, your return may have differed substantially from previous years or someone else may have filed a return using your Social Security number.
    — Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
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  • Also check whether the company has changed its privacy policy or added new controls.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • If records are made to be broken, then stats are made to be changed.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Creating community El Fenix At its height, Little Mexico's population is estimated to have ranged from 7,000 to 10,000 people.
    — Alexis Guerrero, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The college said similar appointments for visiting leaders have ranged from a week or semester to as long as a year.
    — Nora O’Neill October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Dayton area has shed about half of its 90,000 factory jobs since 1990, according to federal data, after the North American Free Trade Agreement shifted many jobs to Mexico where auto parts could be made more cheaply.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, consumer priorities have shifted.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The move showcases a diverse cast of characters, showing that anyone, both old and young, model or otherwise, can wear Miu Miu.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Coleman says university campuses have proven especially receptive to the kiosk and provide access to a diverse group of people.
    — Anna Zarra Aldrich, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Hazel is actually an unusual, multi-colored eye type that features a mix of brown, green, and gold or amber hues.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In a city better known for restrained modernism, La Tulipe is a playful bouquet of concrete and colored glass.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varied. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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