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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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 High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 Regulation varies by state and there is currently no mandatory federal accreditation or licensing requirement for either body donation organizations or non-transplant tissue banks, which are not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026 Qualifying for this program differs based on a person’s medical condition and varies by state, but it is most widely used for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have high care needs. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 13 July 2026 Moreover, Whatnot returns must be completed within a narrow window that varies based on the product. — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026 The threshold varies by county and ranges from 77 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 July 2026 Ease of Maintenance Drip irrigation systems often cost more upfront than sprinkler systems, though the difference varies depending on the type of system, existing utilities, and property details. — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026 If all goes to plan, orders are slated to ship worldwide in November 2026, and delivery costs will be calculated once the campaign ends (starting from $10 per unit in the US, and varies by location). — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 July 2026 The specific process varies by platform but may involve submitting additional photos, completing verification prompts, or using identity-confirmation tools. — Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 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
  • Every pearl differs, with each selected and collected for its specific shape on the charm.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
  • The Unity system differs from conventional utility infrastructure because it is manufactured in components at a factory rather than built entirely on-site.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
Definition of differs
Verb
  • 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
  • The company’s claim is that MST modifies the mechanical stress state of the silicon surface in a way that discourages dislocation nucleation and propagation during the subsequent GaN growth steps.
    — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Definition of modifies
Verb
  • The beers' calorie count ranges from 70 to 90, while carbohydrates run 15-19 grams.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • The firm would recruit and vet a pool of workers who could be trained to do different jobs, building ovens and ranges across the plant.
    — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 8 July 2026
Definition of ranges
Verb
  • The approach also changes how attendees learn about potential matches.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • Knowing there is a different sequence for the vinyl changes everything.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 13 July 2026
Definition of changes
Verb
  • The visit contrasts with the approach by former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose government publicly criticized Saudi Arabia’s human rights record in 2018, triggering a diplomatic rift that lasted five years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • This new space contrasts a bright, vivid backdrop with dark furnishings, alluding to the brand’s edgy, crisp designs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of contrasts
Verb
  • This layout alters how a power plant operates over its life cycle.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • That ocean warming alters where thunderstorm activity concentrates near the equator, which in turn shifts the position of the jet stream — the fast-moving river of air that steers storms across North America.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of alters
Verb
  • The new investment now shifts the company’s focus from proving the technology to producing it at a scale suitable for future defense and aerospace programs.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • That surge in demand should boost Marvell's shares as the company increasingly shifts its focus to CXL products, Arcuri added.
    — Hugh Leask,Fred Imbert,Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 June 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
Definition of remodels

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