vary

[vair-ee] / ˈvɛər i /

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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The rest of the interior suggests a vast loft that has been crammed with boxy concrete pavilions that vary only in size.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Minimum wages in India are set by individual states and vary widely by skill level and location, meaning similar work can be paid differently - even within the same region.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Laws regarding cohabiting unmarried partners and co-ownership vary by state.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Local regulations, such as the one proposed by Lee, can vary widely by jurisdiction.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The statistics vary wildly, from thirty to three hundred.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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