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 The statute of limitations determines how long a debt collector generally has to sue you over a debt, and the timeline varies by state and type of debt. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 And Fee Structures​ Performance agency pricing varies widely, and opacity in pricing can often foreshadow opacity in results. — Tyler Jordan, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The number of ships known to be transiting the Strait of Hormuz varies from a couple to about a dozen on a daily basis. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 Drury Hotels charges a minimum daily pet fee of $50, though the exact amount varies by location, and pets aren’t allowed in dining areas, pools or fitness centers. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The minimum daily fee is $50, though the exact amount varies by location. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026 The burden varies depending on how open the model is and how mature the supporting software ecosystem has become. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026 That dynamic varies considerably from installment to installment. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 But what those basics are varies vastly from household to household. — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varies
  1. differs
  2. modifies
  3. ranges
  4. changes
  5. contrasts
  6. alters
  7. shifts
  8. remodels
Verb
  • Yet another East Village gem, this bakery differs from other neighborhood spots because of its use of Malaysian flavors by way of French techniques.
    — Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That differs from what happens during a lunar eclipse, when the Earth came between the sun and moon to block sunlight from reaching our celestial neighbor.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of differs
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  • 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
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  • Each third-party warranty provider is different, but most offer coverage that ranges from powertrain-only to bumper-to-bumper.
    — Emily Mercer, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Document And Image Intelligence Reading documents automatically ranges from trivial to extremely hard, and the metric should match the difficulty.
    — Sriram Bhargav Madhav, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ranges
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  • Cowboy boots, micro-minis, oversized hats, and platform sandals have all had their moments, but one thing never changes—Saint-Tropez is not a one-outfit kind of place, even for the most committed minimalist.
    — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That perspective also changes how leaders think about their teams.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of changes
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  • This move contrasts with Jeongyeon's signing with an existing agency.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The dark purple ‘Wild Magic’ basil contrasts beautifully with ‘Crichton Honey’ dahlias, blue ageratum, and chartreuse ‘Caroline Medusa’ sweet potato vine.
    — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of contrasts
Verb
  • In June, officials confirmed the formation of an El Niño, the natural warming of parts of the central Pacific that alters weather worldwide, that is expected to grow to historic strength.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, transforming swift rivers into stagnant reservoirs alters downstream water temperatures, sediment flow, and oxygen levels, destroying the delicate habitats native fish depend on to survive.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of alters
Verb
  • When its waters warm in just the right places, the jet stream — the fast-moving river of air that steers storms — often shifts its path.
    — Sarah Moore, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This discussion point also shifts the conversation from staying in the past towards the future.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 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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