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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The state’s economy grew by just 1.5% last year, compared to 2.8% nationally.
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Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2025
For 25–34-year-olds, owning a starter home now costs more than 50% of average income, compared to just under 39% for renting.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
Almost 35% of Texas crash fatalities in 2022 involved speeding, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, compared to about 29% nationwide.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
The July YouGov/The Economist survey found that only 16% of Black voters approve of Trump’s handling of these issues, compared to 19% in June.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2025
For 25–34-year-olds, owning a starter home now costs more than 50% of average income, compared to just under 39% for renting.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
Almost 35% of Texas crash fatalities in 2022 involved speeding, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, compared to about 29% nationwide.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
The July YouGov/The Economist survey found that only 16% of Black voters approve of Trump’s handling of these issues, compared to 19% in June.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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“Compared to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compared%20to. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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