compared to
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or compared with
: in relation to (something else) : measured or judged against (something else)
I'm a slob compared to my roommate.
This rain is nothing compared to what we got yesterday.
Today's quiz was easy compared with the last one.
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New research from the U.S. Geological Survey finds the atmospheric rivers that hit the Golden State the last two winters were nothing compared to the monster storms that slammed ancient California — even before the climate crisis.
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Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2024
SiriusXM, led by CEO Jennifer Witz, also reported self-pay subscribers of its Pandora Plus and Pandora Premium services fell by 64,000 during the first quarter, compared to a year-earlier loss of 7,000 subscribers.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Apr. 2024
Geothermal solutions are sustainable and can decrease electricity use by up to 50% compared to conventional systems.
—Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2024
So far, the metro has received 6.44 inches of precipitation, compared to the normal 4.05 inches for April.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2024
What to Consider The sturdy frame and full set of features add some weight compared to ultralight models.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
While Indiana still lags in increasing its college-going rate, this fall saw a bump in higher education enrollment with an increase of around 5,000 students, or about 2%, when compared to fall 2022.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
For the treatment of migraines, upwards of over 100 units can be used at a time, compared to the 20 to 70 units used to immobilize muscle movement in the face, explains Dr. Marchbein.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 16 Apr. 2024
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Back in January, Taylor Swift deepfakes swirling online sparked conversations around how famous figures can get priority treatment compared to non-famous deepfake victims.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2024
SiriusXM, led by CEO Jennifer Witz, also reported self-pay subscribers of its Pandora Plus and Pandora Premium services fell by 64,000 during the first quarter, compared to a year-earlier loss of 7,000 subscribers.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Apr. 2024
Geothermal solutions are sustainable and can decrease electricity use by up to 50% compared to conventional systems.
—Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2024
So far, the metro has received 6.44 inches of precipitation, compared to the normal 4.05 inches for April.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2024
What to Consider The sturdy frame and full set of features add some weight compared to ultralight models.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
While Indiana still lags in increasing its college-going rate, this fall saw a bump in higher education enrollment with an increase of around 5,000 students, or about 2%, when compared to fall 2022.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
For the treatment of migraines, upwards of over 100 units can be used at a time, compared to the 20 to 70 units used to immobilize muscle movement in the face, explains Dr. Marchbein.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 16 Apr. 2024
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Back in January, Taylor Swift deepfakes swirling online sparked conversations around how famous figures can get priority treatment compared to non-famous deepfake victims.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
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