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.
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The cost of the free donuts will vary based on each state's sales tax.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2024
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The price for a six-pack may vary, but will be around $11.99.
—Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2022
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The menu items and prices for the picnic vary, and the gift shop will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
—Staff Report, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2023
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Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
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The trick to wearing them with denim, of course, is to vary the hues.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 19 Nov. 2022
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Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
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Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
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The measurements, of course, vary based on the recipe and the type of cookie.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Nine states hold runoffs in primaries, though the rules vary.
—CBS News, 14 Dec. 2022
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As for the rest of the ingredients, well, those tend to vary.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 14 Dec. 2023
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While every state swung to the right in 2024, the extent of that swing did vary quite a bit.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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This also is dish that is easy to vary to your own taste, too.
—Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2022
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The dollars add up but costs will vary How much will this cost you?
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 5 July 2022
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No time has been set for the Hyde Park closings, which will vary by store.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
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Prices vary for the lots based on pre-purchase and day-of purchase.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2025
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Slip fees are based on the length of the slip or the length of the boat, whichever is longer, and rates vary according to the size of the slip.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Dec. 2023
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Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 13 June 2024
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Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.
—Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 11 July 2024
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Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2025
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Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Tickets cost $5 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
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In the years since Malcolm in the Middle ended, the cast members' careers have varied wildly.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 14 June 2025
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Skin cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the skin cells, and its appearance can vary widely depending on the type of cancer.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 13 June 2025
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