How to Use vary in a Sentence

vary

verb
  • The cost of a room at the hotel varies with the season.
  • The diamonds vary in size.
  • Colors vary from light to dark.
  • The terrain varies as you climb higher.
  • I try to vary my diet by eating different kinds of foods.
  • Their services vary depending on the customer.
  • They've tried to improve their procedures, with varying degrees of success.
  • The cost of the free donuts will vary based on each state's sales tax.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2024
  • The price for a six-pack may vary, but will be around $11.99.
    Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2022
  • The menu items and prices for the picnic vary, and the gift shop will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Staff Report, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
    Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
  • The trick to wearing them with denim, of course, is to vary the hues.
    Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 19 Nov. 2022
  • Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
    Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
    Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
  • The measurements, of course, vary based on the recipe and the type of cookie.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Nine states hold runoffs in primaries, though the rules vary.
    CBS News, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Still, how things play out in the real world will vary.
    Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
  • As for the rest of the ingredients, well, those tend to vary.
    Jenny McCoy, SELF, 14 Dec. 2023
  • While every state swung to the right in 2024, the extent of that swing did vary quite a bit.
    Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This also is dish that is easy to vary to your own taste, too.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2022
  • The dollars add up but costs will vary How much will this cost you?
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 5 July 2022
  • No time has been set for the Hyde Park closings, which will vary by store.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Prices vary for the lots based on pre-purchase and day-of purchase.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The rent increases will vary depending on such factors as household income and how many able-bodied people in a home can work.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Sea water flowing into the tanks is controlled with inlet valves and will vary based on the needs of the experiment.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Tick populations vary throughout the year, and their numbers depend on a few factors.
    ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Many homeowner or renter policies cover damage from power surges, but coverage can vary.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
  • But what dating app upgrades cost can vary, and consumer advocates have said the pricing is opaque.
    Charlotte Morabito, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Water Wisely Most plants need about an inch of water per week, but this varies between plant types.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Likewise, water and light requirements vary between species.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026

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