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

Example Sentences

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Immigration is a wild card, but all over the developed world, the number of locals being born varies from a bit of a problem to a huge problem.

From Barron's

Some pharmacies can produce the drug in-house, known as compounding, but the consistency varies and the acidity causes eyes to sting.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to Trigo-Rodríguez, asteroid composition varies widely due to their long and complex histories.

From Science Daily

The choice of household groceries varies each week, depending upon what is available.

From BBC

But what governments from Portugal to the U.A.E. require to secure residency—or citizenship—in their country not only varies, it constantly changes amid shifting economic and domestic priorities.

From Barron's