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 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 The exact number of servers across all VPN services varies, but CyberGhost currently has the largest number, with 11,500 servers across 10 countries. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 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 The ’01 build sits along side its ’07 counterpart rather than replacing it and carries a price increase that varies through each iteration (typically $15 to $35. — Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varies
Verb
  • How quickly does the vendor respond when a workflow differs from the demo?
    — Manjot Pal, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Avira Prime differs from the rest in its Identity Assistant component, present as a panel on the Privacy page.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
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
Verb
  • Every room has southwest-facing, floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the views of the sprawling Snake River Valley below, and the iconic Tetons above, and the towering Snake River ranges beyond.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Employees choose their lane from a menu that typically ranges from conservative to aggressive, and the portfolio is constructed accordingly.
    — Stuart Robertson, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This changes the alignment of the two ferromagnetic layers, which alters how easily electrons can tunnel through the insulating barrier (a quantum phenomenon known as tunnel magnetoresistance) and changes the sensor’s electrical resistance.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Until… One big moment changes everything when a glitch occurs and the model agent solves a problem by lying about it, creating a scenario that is not true.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The share price decline contrasts with the flood of capital pouring into humanoid robotics companies over the last 12 months or so.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The sobering revelation contrasts with the full throttle warble of its bass.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Don’t take anything that alters your judgment or leaves you dependent on others to keep you safe.
    — Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But as climate change alters Earth’s weather and environment, petrichor is going to transform, too.
    — Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The technology ultimately shifts more of the weapon’s decision-making process onboard.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2026.

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