How to Use vary in a Sentence

vary

verb
  • The cost of a room at the hotel varies with the season.
  • The diamonds vary in size.
  • Colors vary from light to dark.
  • The terrain varies as you climb higher.
  • I try to vary my diet by eating different kinds of foods.
  • Their services vary depending on the customer.
  • They've tried to improve their procedures, with varying degrees of success.
  • Prices vary based on the type of stay.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
  • So the dates vary from year to year.
    — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The study found that the cost of fast food varies by place.
    — Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Reviews from users tend to vary.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
  • How will colors vary by tree types?
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The hands-on work varies daily.
    — Miranda Dunlap, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The cost of the free donuts will vary based on each state's sales tax.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2024
  • And the laws vary greatly from state to state.
    — NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Meal prices vary by restaurant.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Counter heights vary on purpose.
    — Amy Kunst, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
  • Still, states vary in their strictness.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Costs for the houses vary, so do their sizes.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Polls vary widely over who may emerge in the top two.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
  • Your mileage, as always, may vary.
    — Keith Law, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Timing will vary based on your hair length and type.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • Gas prices can vary widely, even from block to block.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 May 2026
  • Special event trains prices vary.
    — Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The amount of the payment can vary from year to year.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
  • Nine states hold runoffs in primaries, though the rules vary.
    — CBS News, 14 Dec. 2022
  • The titles may vary, but the work will still need to be done.
    — Dr. Timothy J. Giardino, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The supplies vary from medicine and food to items like car parts.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
  • This also is dish that is easy to vary to your own taste, too.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2022
  • The ocean was varying shades of blue, from turquoise to cerulean to cobalt.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026

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