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vary

[vair-ee] / ˈvɛər i /
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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That matters especially in places like the U.S., where electricity prices can vary widely by region and by time of day.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

While volumes vary, the container segment makes up less than 20% of Strait use, and we plan to keep fees low compared with the value of cargo shipped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"In the widely used superconducting qubits, the time it takes for information to disappear is, on average, reasonable. But it seems to vary randomly over time," explained Danon.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

And while the actual amount will vary on a club-by-club basis, football finance expert Kieran Maguire believes dropping out of the top flight in 2025-26 will cost clubs an average of £100m.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The details vary, the dialogue is not identical, but in substance the two accounts—thus far, at least—corroborate one another.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote