"vary with..." and "vary depending on..."

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sunsunmoon

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Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
▪ The cost of a room at the hotel varies with the season.
▪ Their services vary depending on the customer.


- vary with...
- vary depending on...

Are these phrases interchangeable?
 

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I would say yes for the first sentence but no for the second.

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vary - definition of vary by Macmillan Dictionary
vary according to/depending on: Car taxes will now vary according to the amount of carbon dioxide a particular car emits.
vary with: Fees vary with the size of the job.


What does "vary with" mean?
 
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