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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However, the Bruins’ much stronger shooting percentage at 51% compared to 41% for Illinois, coupled with Dent’s clutch drive to the basket, were enough to give UCLA the win.
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Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
By law, the maximum contribution directly to a city candidate’s campaign is $1,000, which looks more and more like a petty cash account compared to the unlimited donations PCs can accept.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
It should be pointed out, though, that this particular comparison was less comprehensive than others, as the analysis only considered 23 items that Trader Joe’s had in common with Walmart, compared to the 56 items that other chains had in common with the mega-store.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Scoring remains their strength, ranking 51st in offensive efficiency (second best in the Mountain West behind Utah State) compared to 204th in defensive efficiency (ninth).
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
By law, the maximum contribution directly to a city candidate’s campaign is $1,000, which looks more and more like a petty cash account compared to the unlimited donations PCs can accept.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
It should be pointed out, though, that this particular comparison was less comprehensive than others, as the analysis only considered 23 items that Trader Joe’s had in common with Walmart, compared to the 56 items that other chains had in common with the mega-store.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Scoring remains their strength, ranking 51st in offensive efficiency (second best in the Mountain West behind Utah State) compared to 204th in defensive efficiency (ninth).
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Compared to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compared%20to. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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