Synonyms of varying

varying 1 of 2

adjective

as in changing

not staying constant

a varying commitment to the cause that meant that one could never be sure if the volunteers would show up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• changing
• uneven
• unequal
• changeful
• unstable
• volatile
• variable
• fluctuating
• inconsistent
• erratic
• irregular
• uncertain
• unsteady
• changeable
• capricious
• mercurial
• unsettled
• fluid
• fickle
• mutable
• inconstant
• choppy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• constant
• stable
• steady
• regular
• unvarying
• unchanging
• changeless

varying

2 of 2

verb

present participle of vary

1

as in differing

to be unlike; to not be the same

opinions by experts on the subject vary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• differing
• contrasting
• fluctuating
• dividing
• diverging
• separating
• deviating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comparing
• matching
• according
• corresponding
• agreeing
• conforming

2

as in modifying

to make different in some way

varied the method occasionally for the sake of experimentation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• changing
• modifying
• altering
• remodeling
• reworking
• transforming
• revising
• recasting
• remaking
• refashioning
• redoing
• revamping
• making over
• deforming
• mutating
• exchanging
• metamorphosing
• transmuting
• revolutionizing
• converting
• transfiguring
• commuting
• regenerating
• retooling
• rejiggering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• setting
• fixing
• stabilizing
• freezing

3

as in ranging

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ranging
• going
• alternating
• running
• fluctuating
• changing
• shifting
• moving
• reaching
• extending
• sweeping
• stretching
• mutating

4

as in shifting

to pass from one form, state, or level to another

terrain that constantly varied as we traveled from the coast to the interior

Synonyms & Similar Words

• changing
• shifting
• fluctuating
• mutating
• improving
• snapping
• deteriorating
• morphing
• transmuting
• worsening
• bettering
• vacillating
• metamorphosing
• turning around
• wavering
• seesawing
• teetering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stabilizing
• plateauing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of varying

Adjective

This is a recurring injury for Smith, who has missed five of the last nine games due to varying levels of discomfort in his calf. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026

Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention. — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025

Verb

The ship’s accommodations are varying and offer different set ups that accommodate the entire family. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The buildings were designed with varying degrees of architectural success by Pappageorge Haymes, FitzGerald Associates and Booth Hansen. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

In the scene, Simon’s family speaks Kreyòl — although to varying degrees of proficiency — and the camera lingers on the Haitian feast presented on the table. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Murals of a variety of styles continue to adorn buildings, walls and parks in the Sacramento region, with varying degrees of issues and controversy and connections to art, history and community. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

The shop also needs subscriptions to software and data services to perform repairs on the car, which can be purchased for varying degrees of time, ranging from a few hours to a year. — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

The coalition of survivor parents seeking change at the federal level spans the ideological spectrum and has members with varying levels of advocacy experience in politics. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

During the latest field season, researchers collected over 300 soil samples from varying depths inside and outside the formation, Noah's Ark Research Project vice president Andrew Jones told Fox News Digital. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Scientists are beginning to treat gravity almost like a drug, varying its strength, duration, and frequency on the human body to learn what dose might keep astronauts healthy and whether the same stimulus could help rehabilitate patients on Earth. — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026