Synonyms of varying

varying 1 of 2

adjective

as in changing

not staying constant

a varying commitment to the cause that meant that one could never be sure if the volunteers would show up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• changing
• uneven
• unequal
• changeful
• unstable
• volatile
• variable
• fluctuating
• inconsistent
• erratic
• irregular
• uncertain
• unsteady
• changeable
• capricious
• mercurial
• unsettled
• fluid
• fickle
• mutable
• inconstant
• choppy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• constant
• stable
• steady
• regular
• unvarying
• unchanging
• changeless

varying

2 of 2

verb

present participle of vary

1

as in differing

to be unlike; to not be the same

opinions by experts on the subject vary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• differing
• contrasting
• fluctuating
• dividing
• diverging
• separating
• deviating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comparing
• matching
• according
• corresponding
• agreeing
• conforming

2

as in modifying

to make different in some way

varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• changing
• modifying
• altering
• remodeling
• reworking
• transforming
• revising
• recasting
• remaking
• refashioning
• redoing
• revamping
• making over
• deforming
• mutating
• exchanging
• metamorphosing
• transmuting
• revolutionizing
• converting
• transfiguring
• commuting
• regenerating
• retooling
• rejiggering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• setting
• fixing
• stabilizing
• freezing

3

as in ranging

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ranging
• going
• alternating
• running
• fluctuating
• changing
• shifting
• moving
• reaching
• extending
• sweeping
• stretching
• mutating

4

as in shifting

to pass from one form, state, or level to another

terrain that constantly varied as we traveled from the coast to the interior

Synonyms & Similar Words

• changing
• shifting
• fluctuating
• mutating
• improving
• snapping
• deteriorating
• morphing
• transmuting
• worsening
• bettering
• vacillating
• metamorphosing
• turning around
• wavering
• seesawing
• teetering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stabilizing
• plateauing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of varying

Adjective

This is a recurring injury for Smith, who has missed five of the last nine games due to varying levels of discomfort in his calf. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026

Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention. — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025

Verb

These form the spine of the book, interwoven with descriptions of swims of varying lengths in a very wide range of locales—rivers, waterfalls, ponds, different coves and beaches, each different and beautifully captured for the reader. — Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

Trash is strewn everywhere; people addicted to the cheap stimulant basuco, derived from cocaine-production residue, lumber around in varying states of distress. — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

New Atlas The rides were in varying stages of decay, and there seemed to be a lot of orphaned carousel horses from other amusement centers dotted across the park. — New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

The payments will average about $100 per vehicle, varying by state and premiums paid, State Farm said in a February news release. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Leaders who have managed both finance and operational teams are often adept at modifying their approach to motivate and communicate across varying functions and groups. — Andy Watts, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Police said the person of interest seen with Coles in those videos was questioned, and gave varying accounts of what happened that night, but no arrest has ever been made in the case. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

In San Diego, Live Nation owns or books venues of varying size, including The Observatory North Park and House of Blues San Diego, which are on the smaller side and have capacity for 1,200 people and 1,100 people, respectively. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, rare booksellers continue to flag strange orders, recognizing that most sincere buyers tend to seek out single books, not order large batches of widely varying selections. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026