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Varying

of Vary

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Varied 84% connected

Changed; altered; various; diversified; as, a varied experience; varied interests; varied scenery.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Varied 84% connected

Changed; altered; various; diversified; as, a varied experience; varied interests; varied scenery.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Motley 74% connected

Variegated in color; consisting of different colors; dappled; party-colored; as, a motley coat.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Motley 74% connected

Variegated in color; consisting of different colors; dappled; party-colored; as, a motley coat.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Variability 74% connected

The quality or state of being variable; variableness.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Variability 74% connected

The quality or state of being variable; variableness.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Variableness 74% connected

The quality or state of being variable; variability.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Variableness 74% connected

The quality or state of being variable; variability.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Variance 74% connected

The quality or state of being variant; change of condition; variation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Variance 74% connected

The quality or state of being variant; change of condition; variation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Vary 74% connected

To change the aspect of; to alter in form, appearance, substance, position, or the like; to make different by a partial change; to modify; as, to var…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Vary 74% connected

To change the aspect of; to alter in form, appearance, substance, position, or the like; to make different by a partial change; to modify; as, to var…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Variable 92% connected

Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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