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 heatwave threshold temperature varies across the UK.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

To be eligible, she must have no more than $2,000 in countable assets, although the cap varies by state.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The amount varies depending on the prices of oil but in recent years has usually amounted to a few thousand dollars.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann