- present tense form of vary (3rd person singular).
varies
Example Sentences
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The speed at which this happens varies according to genetics, metabolism, age, and previous caffeine use.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
At member-state level, Brussels will push countries to channel revenues from the ETS into decarbonising industry -- an area where performance varies widely.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Experts say the risk varies in different parts of the country and that in California, basic washing of produce remains sufficient.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Instead, the report suggests performance varies far more within funding models than between them, and claims the NHS's poor performance against other countries is partly driven by chronic underinvestment.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
The safety index varies over time, death from influenza and pneumonia going from a safety index of approximately 2.7 in 1900 to approximately 3.7 in 1980.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
