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 Duration varies substantially across the area because Ta’if lies toward the edge of the eclipse path, so eclipse chasers will need to choose their precise observing location carefully. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026 The types of critters crossing paths with humans varies based on location. — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 Additional sites cost an extra $20 per month; pricing varies by tier. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Like the bourbon, it’s released in batches and each varies in age and proof. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026 Samsung began its broader One UI 9 rollout in September 2026, although availability varies by phone model, carrier and region. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The number of cards in a deck varies, but most versions have 54 cards. — Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026 Their analysis shows how the acoustic background varies across the year. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 The percentage of faculty who are civilians varies by military academy. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varies
  1. differs
  2. modifies
  3. ranges
  4. changes
  5. contrasts
  6. alters
  7. shifts
  8. remodels
Verb
  • How hair oil differs from a serum The difference is structural, not just packaging.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But Chee’s first-person, present-tense narration differs from most in being, in a seeming paradox, retrospective.
    — Garth Greenwell, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of differs
Verb
  • When transitioning from hard flooring to rugs or carpets, the system automatically adjusts suction levels and modifies its brush roll behavior to maximize particle pickup while preventing hair entanglements around the main rollers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of modifies
Verb
  • The source of the conflict ranges from elements of gun culture identity to the technical characteristics of these weapons.
    — Robert Spitzer, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Board president is the only citywide seat, and the role wields outsized power for the 21-member body by setting the board agenda, which ranges from routine contracts to the district’s billion-dollar budget.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of ranges
Verb
  • Sunlight fundamentally changes the chromophores’ ability to express color.
    — Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The company has spent years preparing for this step, but removing the safety observer changes the equation.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of changes
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  • That contrasts with the FAA, which the NTSB has faulted for failing to implement roughly one-third of the recommendations to that safety regulator.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The home of the witches led by Supreme Cordelia Goode (Sarah Paulson) contrasts the devil’s penthouse with its reappearance, according to production designer Anu Schwartz, its opalescent interiors embodying the bright magic of the matriarchal coven.
    — Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of contrasts
Verb
  • The Skydance deal alters the media landscape, creating a competitor with the potential to rival Netflix, Disney and Amazon.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
  • As the switch’s magnet moves closer to its dedicated sensor, its changing magnetic field alters the voltage produced across the sensor’s semiconductor element.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of alters
Verb
  • The approach shifts the timing mechanism from electrons to the atomic nucleus.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
  • El Niño also shifts rainfall patterns globally, raising the chances for destructive flooding in some parts of the world.
    — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of shifts
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 15 Oct. 2026.

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