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\ ˈver-ē 
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\varied; varying
Definition of vary
1 : to make a partial change in : make different in some attribute or characteristic
2 : to make differences between items in : diversify
1 : to exhibit or undergo change
the sky was constantly varying
3 : to take on successive values
y varies inversely with x
4 : to exhibit divergence in structural or physiological characters from the typical form
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Other Words from vary
varyingly \ ˈver-ē-iŋ-lē \ adverb
\ adverb
Examples of vary in a Sentence
The terrain varies as you climb higher.
The cost of a room at the hotel varies with the season.
Their services vary depending on the customer.
They've tried to improve their procedures, with varying degrees of success.
The diamonds vary in size.
Colors vary from light to dark.
I try to vary my diet by eating different kinds of foods.
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Recent Examples on the Web The contests and candidates appearing on voter ballots will vary based on where the voter resides and their political party.
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Melanie Feuk, Houston Chronicle, "What Cy-Fair voters can expect heading to the polls Tuesday," 11 July 2020 Prices for the statues vary from 50,000 euros to millions of euros, meaning a few big sales or many smaller ones are needed to make the target.
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Washington Post, "France’s Rodin Museum sells bronzes to weather virus crisis," 7 July 2020 The total amount to each driver will vary, Massaron said, but at $5 an hour more than their regular pay, during the three months, that works out to about $2,400.
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit official to frustrated bus drivers: Sorry, but hazard pay will come a week late," 2 July 2020 How vaccines are distributed within a country will vary.
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Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, "How does coronavirus spread? When will a vaccine be available? Your COVID-19 questions, answered," 1 July 2020 The number of people’s samples that can be grouped together depends on which machine is used for the test, and scientists’ opinions vary.
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Claire Gillespie, Health.com, "What Is Pool Testing for COVID-19 and How Is it Different Than Current Coronavirus Testing?," 30 June 2020 When and how school buildings can reopen will vary depending on how widely the coronavirus is spreading locally.
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Lauran Neergaard, Anchorage Daily News, "Fauci: US is ‘going in wrong direction’ in coronavirus outbreak," 30 June 2020 Opinions vary on how the climate will impact those talks.
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Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, "Facing salary cap uncertainty, would Cowboys QB Dak Prescott be wise to get his money now?," 19 June 2020 For example, the website adds positives and negatives to arrive at state testing totals, and protocols vary by state.
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oregonlive, "Oregon ranks second-to-last in coronavirus testing per capita. But ...," 5 June 2020
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More Definitions for vary
vary
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of vary
: to be different or to become different
: to make (something) different : to make changes to (something) so that it is not always the same
See the full definition for vary in the English Language Learners Dictionary
vary
verb\ ˈver-ē \
\varied; varying
Kids Definition of vary
1 : to make a partial change in
He varied the rhythm of the poem.
2 : to make or be of different kinds
She varies her exercise routine.
3 : to show or undergo change
The sky constantly varies.
4 : to differ from the usual members of a group
vary
intransitive verb\ ˈver-ē, ˈvar-ē \
\varied; varying
Medical Definition of vary
: to exhibit divergence in structural or physiological characters from the typical form
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The first known use of vary was in the 14th century
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