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

Example Sentences

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Pangram may be great for A.I. slop, but its performance probably varies in the wild.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

The amount also varies over time, further complicating the estimates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Others have questioned whether the new advice should apply uniformly across the country, given how widely the availability of natural food sources varies.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

These differences show that Bennu's chemistry varies significantly from place to place, even at extremely small scales.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Unfortunately, many classroom teachers feel inadequately prepared to teach music, and classroom teachers’ use of music varies widely according to prior exposure to music.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin