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 Moon's monthly orbit around Earth is slightly elliptical rather than circular, which means its distance from us varies and so not all full Moons are the same.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The situation varies from country to country, said Denton Cinquegrana, chief oil analyst at OPIS.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Their performance varies based on weather, time of day and the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

“The impact varies depending on gearing and interest rate hedges already in place, with some stocks facing more negative pressure in FY 2028 as swaps roll off,” analyst Simon Chan says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The parental instinct varies as widely on Gethen as anywhere.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin