Definitions

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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State law varies in what authority is permitted under a power of attorney.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Still, the effectiveness of these combinations varies, and more research is needed to determine the best approaches.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Pay can be high, but it varies widely depending on demand, operating costs and how much drivers are able to work.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Their performance varies based on weather, time of day and the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

For reasons that are not well understood, the ability of individuals to sustain and survive a high-voltage shock varies widely.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden