varies

verb

present tense third-person singular of vary
1
as in differs
to be unlike; to not be the same opinions by experts on the subject vary

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2
as in modifies
to make different in some way varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation

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3
as in ranges
to occur within a continuous range of variation the appliance store is offering discounts that vary from 10 to 40 percent, depending upon the brand

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4
as in changes
to pass from one form, state, or level to another terrain that constantly varied as we traveled from the coast to the interior

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Recent Examples of varies Seed packages run around $5, but the number of seeds varies quite a bit, so check which gives you the most bang for the buck. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 Availability varies by city, so this is still not the same as opening an app anywhere and calling a ride. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 The severity of the disease varies on the strain of hantavirus, and mortality rates range from less than 1% to 15%. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Foliage also varies considerably, with lush green, golden yellow, and steel blue varieties available. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Protein Bars While protein is a go-to food for weight loss, the healthfulness of protein bars varies significantly. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 July 2026 What that means is, flying from point A to point B often varies in price based on demand, and the same room at a hotel could cost more on Friday than on Tuesday. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 29 June 2026 Though that setup varies by region, local governments often do actually need people's help to protect their limited residential water supply. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026 The specific process varies by platform but may involve submitting additional photos, completing verification prompts, or using identity-confirmation tools. — Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varies
  1. differs
  2. modifies
  3. ranges
  4. changes
  5. contrasts
  6. alters
  7. shifts
  8. remodels
Verb
  • Mouth Competitive eaters have a unique approach to eating that differs significantly from that of the average person.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • And if the ether is the medium through which light waves ripple, this should mean the speed of light differs ever so slightly in the direction Earth is traveling.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of differs
Verb
  • For example, Texas angler Dustin Grice modifies his spinnerbaits by adding chartreuse and white willow-leaf blades with a matching chartreuse/white skirt.
    — David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
  • The company’s claim is that MST modifies the mechanical stress state of the silicon surface in a way that discourages dislocation nucleation and propagation during the subsequent GaN growth steps.
    — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Definition of modifies
Verb
  • By 2050 the shortfall in various scenarios ranges from 100 to 300 MTPA depending on how aggressively new capacity is sanctioned.
    — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Heat index ranges for Wednesday and Thursday are forecasted to be as high as 106 and 107 degrees.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of ranges
Verb
  • The other actor whose presence deeply impacted the production, Nolan reports, is Samantha Morton, mesmerizing as Circe, the goddess who changes Odysseus’ men into swine.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • That framing changes the design goal from awareness to state change, helping a user fall asleep faster, calm a stressed nervous system or manage a chronic condition in real time.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Definition of changes
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  • The transaction contrasts with recent financial setbacks for apartment towers in the Bay Area, such as The Fay in downtown San Jose and several apartment hubs in Oakland.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • That contrasts with retail traders, who have faced losses in shallow or heavy markets.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of contrasts
Verb
  • This specific combination alters the safety profile of the facility.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
  • That ocean warming alters where thunderstorm activity concentrates near the equator, which in turn shifts the position of the jet stream — the fast-moving river of air that steers storms across North America.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of alters
Verb
  • That surge in demand should boost Marvell's shares as the company increasingly shifts its focus to CXL products, Arcuri added.
    — Hugh Leask,Fred Imbert,Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 June 2026
  • However, curators say that framing fans as fine art intentionally shifts the perception of what a world-class museum can present.
    — La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 24 June 2026
Definition of shifts
Verb
  • More than just structural support For decades, scientists have known that bone provides support, stores minerals and continuously remodels itself.
    — Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
  • The push in beauty comes at a time when Walmart is doubling down on the style category, giving beauty, fashion and home prime real estate adjacent to the highly trafficked grocery or pharmacy departments in about 100 stores, with more to be added as the company remodels existing formats.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Definition of remodels

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