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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Relevance

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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 Adaptive or evolutionary theories hold that the correct amount of sleep varies depending on factors such as season, workload, stress, illness and safety. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 31 July 2026 Reserve transparency varies by issuer, and liquidity between tokens and local currencies remains thin in many markets. — Alex Odagiu, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 While student loan forgiveness opportunities remain available, eligibility varies by program. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026 As kickoff nears, both Curtis and Henderson should see the field this season, even if the volume of snaps varies. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Overall, international airfares are trending higher, even though the size of the increase varies by route and market, and some destinations see smaller changes or occasional declines. — William Jones, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Bay reservations can be made online, and pricing varies by peak hours — $30 an hour for off-peak, $45 for mid-peak and $60 for peak, which are laid out on Crossroad Golf’s website. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 The flavor of pineapple juice varies depending on the type and ripeness of the fruit and how long it is heated during the canning process. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 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
  • The article clarifies that prohibiting a bonnet, a private hair covering, differs fundamentally from discriminating against natural Black hair.
    — Tee Wilson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Everything changed a few weeks later when the registrar called to confirm details about her son’s last name, which differs from both parents’ legal last names.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of differs
Verb
  • So the team fed AlphaFold versions of a target DNA sequence, along with a guide RNA, the Cas9 sequence, and an enzyme that chemically modifies bases and can stick to Cas9.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of modifies
Verb
  • But normally, the time ranges from 90 days to a year from the draw date.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • At Miami-Dade public marinas, the cost ranges from $23 to $40 per foot per month.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of ranges
Verb
  • Cracker Barrel had already committed substantial capital to a transformation without proving which changes customers wanted, which investments would improve restaurant economics, and which businesses still deserved a place inside the company.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The total solar eclipse in your sign could coincide with a new role or personal reinvention that changes the way others perceive you.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of changes
Verb
  • Break for lunch at Mystic Café, where the eclectic hunting lodge style interior contrasts with a menu of fresh, seasonal salads, sandwiches, and daily specials.
    — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • It’s painted with MacKenzie-Childs’ timeless check pattern that contrasts its vivid orange, yellow, blue, and green details with bright red accents.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 28 July 2026
Definition of contrasts
Verb
  • Long days were spent cleaning, drawing and waiting for customers during slow periods, all while mastering a craft that permanently alters another person’s body.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That alters a protein that the pigment is embedded in, starting a nerve impulse that eventually contributes to an image in the brain.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of alters
Verb
  • This discussion point also shifts the conversation from staying in the past towards the future.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The film joins Totem’s sales slate as the company shifts its primary focus to production.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 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
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