VARIES Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

varies

verb

present tense third-person singular of vary

as in differs

to be unlike; to not be the same opinions by experts on the subject vary

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as in modifies

to make different in some way varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation

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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 While performance varies with outdoor temperatures, heat pumps can deliver substantially more useful heat per unit of energy purchased than conventional electric resistance heating. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 The chefs make sushi throughout the day, and the assortment varies. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Dollar Tree offers inexpensive sewing supplies, although availability varies by store. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 The capacity of remote pilots to steer mid- and long-range drones varies. — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 The impact varies, but bankruptcy doesn't prevent you from obtaining credit forever. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Microplastics are usually defined as particles smaller than five millimeters, while the minimum cutoff varies between 100 and 1,000 nanometers. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026 As revenue varies over time, what the base ends up being will make a difference in how much can then be redirected to the Chiefs project. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 Duration varies substantially across the area because Ta’if lies toward the edge of the eclipse path, so eclipse chasers will need to choose their precise observing location carefully. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026

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That rule differs from deciding whether a landlord had a maintenance obligation under Florida’s residential tenancy laws.

— Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
However, the time required to assemble an individual robot differs from the rate at which a production line can manufacture multiple units.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of differs

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When transitioning from hard flooring to rugs or carpets, the system automatically adjusts suction levels and modifies its brush roll behavior to maximize particle pickup while preventing hair entanglements around the main rollers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
In anticipation of the court ruling, a law passed by the Illinois General Assembly in June modifies the state residency requirement that applies to students without permanent legal status.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

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Room to room, lighting ranges from Jasper Morrison floor lamps to a Fortuny pendant, while antique vessels by Christofle, Tiffany Studios, and Joseff Hoffman mingle with King’s own designs for Zara Home or Audo Copenhagen.

— Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
The produce ranges from pomegranates to pineapples, spinach to Swiss chard.

— Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of ranges

Verb

Population rise The current population contrasts sharply with the late 19th century, when hunting and habitat exploitation nearly drove the reptiles to extinction.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
That contrasts with the FAA, which the NTSB has faulted for failing to implement roughly one-third of the recommendations to that safety regulator.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of contrasts

Verb

Joshi and other doctors are calling for additional training to help surgeons understand how AI alters facial images, its anatomical limitations and its potential psychological effects on patients.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
But each translation error sends a correction signal backward through the network that slightly alters the weights that produced it.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

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