- present tense form of vary (3rd person singular).
varies
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of varies
Example Sentences
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The number of COEs for sale varies between auctions, which are held twice a month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The length of that period varies by state, but it could be as much as 120 hours or five days.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
The amount to get a 10% deposit varies sharply across the country.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The amount of capital needed to obtain residency and eventual citizenship varies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
We now know that the volume of atmospheric carbon-14 varies depending on how well or not Earth’s magnetism is deflecting cosmic rays, and that that can vary significantly over time.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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