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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Others have questioned whether the new advice should apply uniformly across the country, given how widely the availability of natural food sources varies.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“Our content varies dramatically from customer to customer, but we have just a really rich treasure trove of technology we can offer our customers here.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The ideal number of close friends varies from person to person—and by gender—and changes as we move through different phases of life, writes Clare Ansberry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Ultimately, this research aims to explain why aging varies so widely and to uncover new ways to support healthier, longer lives.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Geology is a profession that varies from place to place.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson