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

But in people with narcolepsy, such boundaries become blurred, allowing elements of sleep to intrude into wakefulness in varying ways. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026

There is also the reality that all public dining is in some fashion immersive, usually requiring varying combinations of engagement, communication and presentation. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

The series will draw on genetic analysis and fossil records across varying regions and environments, combined with photography and animation. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 8 July 2026

Spread over six buildings set amidst a narrow redwood canyon, the property’s 20 accommodations each bear a unique footprint and name (Grandpa’s, Château Fiasco) with varying features such as woodstoves, private decks, and outdoor tubs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

To varying degrees, each form of motorsport combines sport, entertainment, and technological development. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026

Managers, frontline employees, educators, healthcare professionals, analysts, and executives all require varying levels of AI literacy and digital competence. — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The difference could reflect regional cost-of-living differences or varying wedding styles, Bank of America Institute said. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Technically, ceasefires of varying durability exist between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon and between the United States and Iran. — ABC News, 1 July 2026