- present tense form of vary (3rd person singular).
varies
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of varies
Example Sentences
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Experts say the risk varies in different parts of the country and that in California, basic washing of produce remains sufficient.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Average chili pepper intake varies dramatically around the world, and cooking methods, pepper varieties, genetics, smoking, alcohol use, and other dietary habits may all influence the results.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
Instead, he varies his approach depending on how he feels and which goalkeeper he’s facing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
“But it varies based on if you’re single or married, your job stability, your risk tolerance” and other factors.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Japanese forest composition varies with latitude and altitude: evergreen leafy forest in the south at low altitude, deciduous leafy forest in central Japan, and coniferous forest in the north and at high altitude.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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