"Various anthologies" refers to a collection of different works or stories gathered together in a book or publication. It means that there are multiple selections from different authors or sources included in one place. Full definition
Originally, I had some of my short stories (flash fiction and longer short stories) published in various anthologies in a more traditional way (write - > slush pile - > accept or reject - > contract - > payment - > promotion). (authormarketingclub.com)
Her work has appeared in various anthologies including Anchala Studio's The Collection: Flash Fiction for Flash Memories and Inner Circle Writers» Group FlashPoint Anthology 2018 as well as other online journals. (fiftywordstories.com)
And, we practice what we preach, publishing our own series of books to help authors navigate the sometimes tricky waters of book publishing and offering free publication in various anthologies through the year to showcase how easy, fast, and fun it can be to publish with Outskirts Press. (brentsampson.com)