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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Palantir’s revenue figures are still quite small compared to peers of similar market capitalization.
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
With a salary of $8 million annually in a 10-year contract, Cristobal is underperforming compared to most other coaches in his tax bracket.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Lee brand global revenue was $187 million—down 8 percent compared to prior year.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Early voting has surged compared to previous elections.
—NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
With a salary of $8 million annually in a 10-year contract, Cristobal is underperforming compared to most other coaches in his tax bracket.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Lee brand global revenue was $187 million—down 8 percent compared to prior year.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Early voting has surged compared to previous elections.
—NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Compared to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compared%20to. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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