Synonyms of varies

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• differs
• contrasts
• fluctuates
• divides
• deviates
• diverges
• separates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compares
• corresponds
• matches
• agrees
• conforms
• accords

2

as in modifies

to make different in some way

varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• modifies
• alters
• changes
• remodels
• transforms
• reworks
• revises
• recasts
• remakes
• refashions
• deforms
• redoes
• makes over
• mutates
• revamps
• exchanges
• transmutes
• metamorphoses
• transfigures
• revolutionizes
• regenerates
• converts
• commutes
• retools
• rejiggers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sets
• fixes
• freezes
• stabilizes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ranges
• goes
• runs
• fluctuates
• reaches
• shifts
• moves
• changes
• extends
• alternates
• mutates
• stretches
• sweeps

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• changes
• shifts
• fluctuates
• improves
• mutates
• deteriorates
• morphs
• snaps
• worsens
• transmutes
• vacillates
• turns around
• metamorphoses
• wavers
• betters
• teeters
• seesaws

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stabilizes
• plateaus

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of varies

On the otherwise attractive exterior, the clarity of incised inscriptions in the limestone varies considerably under different lighting conditions and can be too subtle. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Human attention varies with fatigue and lighting, whereas automated visual inspection applies the same standard to every vehicle, every time, catching a category of defects that a routine glance may overlook. — Amir Hever, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Each of the tattoos varies in style, not unlike the distinct personalities in the book’s fictional MFA cohort. — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Enjoy complimentary Hilton Honors Gold Status with benefits like an 80% Points earning Bonus on Stays, daily food & beverage credit or continental breakfast (varies by brand & region), space-available room upgrades at select properties, and more. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Body of knowledge The growth rate of hair is genetically determined, and varies by individual. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Test your tolerance with just one or two pieces before eating a larger portion, since sensitivity varies from person to person. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2026

Salaries in the Pioneer League are minimum wage, which varies by state. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Unlike the hexagon, whose sides and points have remained equally dark for decades, the decagon varies in darkness across its features. — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026