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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Growth was higher compared to 1% in October.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2025
That has been due to poor quarterback play compared to what the Vikings got from Sam Darnold last year.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025
Key Takeaways Echinacea shows more consistent evidence for preventing colds compared to elderberry.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2025
For example, 1 cup of quinoa contains about 22 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber compared to 1 cup of couscous, which has only about 6 grams and 2 grams, respectively.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2025
That has been due to poor quarterback play compared to what the Vikings got from Sam Darnold last year.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025
Key Takeaways Echinacea shows more consistent evidence for preventing colds compared to elderberry.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2025
For example, 1 cup of quinoa contains about 22 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber compared to 1 cup of couscous, which has only about 6 grams and 2 grams, respectively.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Compared to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compared%20to. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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