varies

[vair-eez] / ˈvɛər iz /

VERB

change

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter differ diverge diversify divide fluctuate modify range

STRONG

alternate assort convert depart deviate digress disagree displace dissent divaricate inflect interchange mutate part separate swerve transform turn variegate

WEAK

be unlike blow hot and cold hem and haw permutate shilly-shally take turns yo-yo

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree conform disorganize hold join keep maintain remain retain

STRONG

arrive come concur consent continue stay wait

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varies

The speed at which this happens varies according to genetics, metabolism, age, and previous caffeine use.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

Legal experts say oversight varies widely across India because religious institutions operate under multiple laws and tax systems.

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

Experts say the risk varies in different parts of the country and that in California, basic washing of produce remains sufficient.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

Instead, the report suggests performance varies far more within funding models than between them, and claims the NHS's poor performance against other countries is partly driven by chronic underinvestment.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

The number of generations produced by an insect population in a year is important, and this varies with species and climate.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson