varying
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present participleof vary.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
varyverb (used with object)to change or alter, as in form, appearance, character, or substance. -
a word derived from
vary.
varyverb (used with object)to change or alter, as in form, appearance, character, or substance.
Example Sentences
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Cricket, tennis and softball were all disrupted to varying degrees for a second day in a row.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
Interviews with more than a dozen young investors and data on their holdings show varying approaches, ranging from market-tracking exchange-traded funds and retirement accounts to individual stocks and more speculative wagers.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
But biological data are conditional, inconsistent and of varying quality, and practical data sets cover only a fraction of small-molecule chemical compounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
They monitored the trees throughout the day in near natural greenhouse conditions while varying the amount of water available.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
Turning back, he handed Kendra a tiny key ring holding three miniature keys of varying sizes.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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