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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The marriage recession varies in scope and speed but is observable in nearly every country on earth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The cost of holding by-elections varies according to the size of the electorate, the number of polling stations needed, the cost of sending out postal votes and polling cards and staffing.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Still, the effectiveness of these combinations varies, and more research is needed to determine the best approaches.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Pay can be high, but it varies widely depending on demand, operating costs and how much drivers are able to work.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Your mass stays the same wherever you go, but your weight varies depending on how far you are from the center of some other massive object like a planet.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson