varies

[vair-eez] / ˈvɛər iz /

VERB

change

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter differ diverge diversify divide fluctuate modify range

STRONG

alternate assort convert depart deviate digress disagree displace dissent divaricate inflect interchange mutate part separate swerve transform turn variegate

WEAK

be unlike blow hot and cold hem and haw permutate shilly-shally take turns yo-yo

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree conform disorganize hold join keep maintain remain retain

STRONG

arrive come concur consent continue stay wait

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Access to weapons varies based on capability, a pocket knife can be purchased by anyone anywhere, firearms are restricted from certain groups, and missiles are only available to militaries and are meticulously accounted for.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

ImP production varies considerably from person to person.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

Industry data varies on how prevalent the price cutting is, but everything points to an increase.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

From 1 October, the fee varies according to the duration of stay sought – from 10,000 yen for three months or less, to 75,000 yen for five years or more.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

“It varies with the fish,” Dunbar added helpfully.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller