varies

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

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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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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 In Aidaya, the minimum ticket price, which varies by outlets, is set at 1,000 yen. — Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026 Whatever kills all those fawns varies depending on the habitat type, presence of predators, and weather conditions. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026 Evidence is still evolving, however, and performance varies by technology, population and study. — Oran Muduroglu, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 This varies from state to state, but there are significantly more legal DFS apps across the United States than sportsbetting apps. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Public transit operators in cities including Beijing, Kraków and Toronto have banned playing loud audio without headphones, though enforcement varies. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varies
Verb
  • That differs from precision nutrition, which focuses on matching nutrient supply to an animal’s requirements.
    — Aidan Connolly, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Lilly is also developing a weekly injection that targets the amylin receptor, a pathway involved in appetite and satiety that differs from those targeted by existing treatments.
    — Annika Kim Constantino,Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In anticipation of the court ruling, a law passed by the Illinois General Assembly in June modifies the state residency requirement that applies to students without permanent legal status.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The final kickoff adjustment modifies alignment requirements for receiving team players in the setup zone.
    — Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Core denim is priced largely from $280 to $325, while Colors ranges from $95 to $160.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Despite their preying on a lot of mule deer fawns, the fawn’s first-month survival rate ranges from 45 to 60 percent, Dorak says.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Involving parents The law changes how schools communicate with families.
    — Emily Woodruff, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Testing could examine sensor stability and performance as the aircraft rapidly changes attitude.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The sobering revelation contrasts with the full throttle warble of its bass.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • This contrasts with his mother’s approach when an eight-year-old Gallagher tried to quit football.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Nicotine dependence alters brain chemistry by stimulating neurotransmitters like dopamine that govern mood and pleasure, according to Cleveland Clinic.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • This happens every few years and often alters global weather patterns.
    — EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Rarely anyone shifts the relationship to eventually sit down and ask attendees for their best gift.
    — Sherry Quam Taylor, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The evolution of strategies can lead to stable populations, bistable populations (where the population flips between two stable strategies), or limit cycles, where the population shifts continuously among multiple strategies.
    — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Retinol also remodels and thickens that deeper layer of skin.
    — Sherri Gordon, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026
  • 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

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“Varies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varies. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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