- present tense form of vary (3rd person singular).
varies
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of varies
Example Sentences
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The process for reporting a stolen rental vehicle varies from state to state, but it is often tedious.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Millions of housebuyers get help with a down payment, although it varies by generation.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
Access to weapons varies based on capability, a pocket knife can be purchased by anyone anywhere, firearms are restricted from certain groups, and missiles are only available to militaries and are meticulously accounted for.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
The reaction from current members of the City squad varies depending on who you speak to.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Neither chronological nor alphabetical but it rarely varies, unless Ruth May gets distracted and falls out of line.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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