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

Standard home inspections don’t necessarily involve checks for problems like lead, mold or termites — but that also varies by state and inspector.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026

Cardiorespiratory fitness varies widely from one person to another and is considered a strong indicator of cardiovascular health.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026

For the nonprofit, which pioneered the concept years ago, understanding the community need is vital and programming varies widely across its 19 school district partners.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Wearing a black top, Tweed, of Buckhurst Hill, Essex, said he now works as an electrician, adding that his income varies and is "maybe £3,000 a month".

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

Unfortunately, many classroom teachers feel inadequately prepared to teach music, and classroom teachers’ use of music varies widely according to prior exposure to music.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin