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 amount of single malt typically varies from as little as 10% to as much as 50%. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Price varies by color and size, but most selections have a discount right now. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024 What makes someone productive and happy at work varies by personality and profession. Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024 Measles vaccination coverage among kindergartners varies widely by state, but only about a dozen states met the federal target of 95% for measles vaccination among kindergartners, the CDC data shows. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024 Menopause is a universal experience, but how women talk about it—and how it’s understood—varies dramatically across the globe. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024 Even though case law on issues over fine print often varies case by case, the couple’s lawyer, Evan Lide, insisted that more courts are ruling for consumers. David K. Li, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varies
Verb
  • This business model differs significantly from regulated utilities, where allowable returns on equity are set by public utility commissions.
    Dan Irvine, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • That differs from official death tolls for storms that typically only take into consideration immediate deaths in the devastation.
    Justine Calma, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2024
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  • The average amount of betaine received from diet ranges from 100-300 milligrams a day.
    Mary Choy, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The seven of us fall on a spectrum that ranges from Aquaphor to nude Armani lipstick.
    Alyson Zetta Williams, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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  • This research may also provide insights into how humans will continue to evolve in response to future environmental challenges, particularly as climate change alters the world’s ecosystems and potentially creates new survival pressures.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Ringing in your ears is likely caused by inner ear damage that alters how your brain processes sound.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024

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“Varies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varies. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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