How to Use vary in a Sentence

vary

verb
  • The cost of a room at the hotel varies with the season.
  • The diamonds vary in size.
  • Colors vary from light to dark.
  • The terrain varies as you climb higher.
  • I try to vary my diet by eating different kinds of foods.
  • Their services vary depending on the customer.
  • They've tried to improve their procedures, with varying degrees of success.
  • The cost of the free donuts will vary based on each state's sales tax.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2024
  • The menu items and prices for the picnic vary, and the gift shop will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Staff Report, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
    Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
    Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
    Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
  • As for the rest of the ingredients, well, those tend to vary.
    Jenny McCoy, SELF, 14 Dec. 2023
  • No time has been set for the Hyde Park closings, which will vary by store.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Slip fees are based on the length of the slip or the length of the boat, whichever is longer, and rates vary according to the size of the slip.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.
    Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 13 June 2024
  • Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.
    Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 11 July 2024
  • Most degens will be a mix of the two in varying degrees.
    Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024
  • The symptoms caused by LCM can vary from fevers to headaches to brain damage.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
  • The laws on recording phone calla vary from country to country, and for the US, from state to state.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The amounts vary by district but none is higher than $834.
    Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Housing costs vary depending on the area, from the city to the suburbs.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
  • Prices vary depending on the brand and also design of the tool set.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Rates vary based on peak charging times and battery state of charge.
    Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Fees will vary based on the service and your account balance.
    Beth Pinsker, wsj.com, 27 Dec. 2023
  • The children’s ages and reactions vary in the TikTok videos.
    Victoria Bisset, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Aug. 2023
  • These minimums vary, so shop around to find the level that meets your needs.
    Tanza Loudenback, wsj.com, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The film hit a particular note but then didn’t vary that note.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2024
  • Most of the items on our list vary in pricing, allowing there to be options for every budget.
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Plus, how often to water Christmas cactus plants varies depending on the time of year.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024

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