varies

present tense third-person singular of vary
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as in differs
to be unlike; to not be the same opinions by experts on the subject vary

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as in ranges
to occur within a continuous range of variation the appliance store is offering discounts that vary from 10 to 40 percent, depending upon the brand

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as in changes
to pass from one form, state, or level to another terrain that constantly varied as we traveled from the coast to the interior

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Recent Examples of varies The deadline for buying tickets for Mega Millions tickets varies by state. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Treatment for a burning sensation in your feet varies based on the underlying cause, but medications and lifestyle changes may help. Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 23 Dec. 2024 Treatments Treatment varies based on the underlying cause. Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 23 Dec. 2024 The strength of a Moscow mule varies according to the ratio of ginger beer in the glass. Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024 The use of knives in homicides varies significantly by region. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024 For the bulk of announcers, the rate varies widely. Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 21 Dec. 2024 The price varies by size and color, but several options are on sale for up to 58 percent off. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024 However, this varies slightly by brand. Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varies
Verb
  • As a result, the body can only tolerate a certain quantity of lactose, which differs from one individual to another.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The ratio of private funding to NFS dollars differs for each center.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • The group ranges in age from teenagers to older adults and includes several locals who are taking the tour for the first time.
    Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Its cooking difficulty ranges from easy to advanced, and its services offer the option to omit ingredients like dairy, nuts, soy, wheat, and more.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • End Of The Loop This phenomenon fundamentally alters the subjective experience of time for the traveler.
    The Physics arXiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The series follows them and the ways their relationship alters the lives of everyone around them over the course of eight years.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024

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“Varies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varies. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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