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Changing or varying at regular intervals
“The green table lamp flickered with varying intensity.”
Differing in size, amount, degree, or nature
“Reporters gave varying figures on the number of casualties.”
Not equal in quantity, size, or value
Departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behaviour
A difference in opinions, interests, etc
The act or state of varying or changing
Present participle for to give variety to
“To vary one's work routine is to break up one's day into segments devoted to various aspects of one's job.”
Present participle for to make a change to (a routine, behavior or habit)
“She tried to vary her routine to avoid him, but every time she entered a room, he would appear as if by magic.”
Present participle for to fluctuate from one condition, form, level or state to another
“Rates of interest are bound to vary over time.”
Present participle for to range or occur within a continuous spectrum
“The store is offering discounts that vary from 10 to 40 percent, depending upon the brand.”
Present participle for to differ, especially based on a type or class
“This fact makes it important to know if incentive effects vary by income level.”
Present participle for to be unlike or dissimilar
(literally or figuratively) Present participle for to deviate from a normal or expected path
Present participle for to break an established pattern
Present participle for to provide assuagement or palliation to
Present participle for be undecided between two opinions or courses of action
Present participle for to compare in such a way as to emphasize differences
Present participle for to disagree with or dispute
Present participle for to perform by turns, or in succession
Present participle for to interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
Present participle for move or cause to move unsteadily from side to side
Present participle for to walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
Present participle for have a heated argument or disagreement
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