compared to

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variants or compared with
Synonyms of compared tonext
: 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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The companies are less likely to be distressed compared to those offering the highest yields in the first quintile. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 His discipline could be minor compared to the hit on his reputation. Jim Reineking, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 This equates to roughly a 25-year operational lifespan (compared to standard LFP batteries, which degrade after 3,000–4,000 cycles). Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 The two smaller robots were noticeably more energy-efficient compared to the larger one. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compared to

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“Compared to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compared%20to. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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