as in similar
having qualities in common
two comparable selections that are hard to choose between
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Recent Examples of comparable
The policy follows similar moves by Walmart and Amazon and comes as new CEO Michael Fiddelke pushes to improve store operations after four straight quarters of declining comparable sales.
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Diane Brady,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Angel Reese and Sue Bird have also made comparable observations.
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Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Davis-Partridge noted that sparklers can burn at temperatures of up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit—comparable to the heat levels found in structure fires.
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Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Nvidia’s latest annual revenue was almost $216 billion, while Huawei’s was $126 billion for a comparable period.
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Chan Ho-Him,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
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Diane Brady,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Angel Reese and Sue Bird have also made comparable observations.
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Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Davis-Partridge noted that sparklers can burn at temperatures of up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit—comparable to the heat levels found in structure fires.
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Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Nvidia’s latest annual revenue was almost $216 billion, while Huawei’s was $126 billion for a comparable period.
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Chan Ho-Him,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparable
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In March, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors adopted a similar ordinance, charging violators per firework instead of per incident.
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The high court issued similar rulings last year that allowed the administration to revoke the legal protection for Venezuelans.
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To some investors, the current moment is analogous to the dotcom bubble of the late 1990s.
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The four-year ban is analogous with the maximum punishment for intentional doping.
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According to author Caroline Hallemann—whose book The Kennedys and the Windsors came out on June 2—the two women were even more alike than meets the eye.
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Podiatrists and Oprah alike love Vionic shoes for their orthotic-level comfort disguised with designer-level style, and the Kearny sneakers are proof.
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Venezuelan authorities typically activate emergency assessment and response protocols following major seismic events, including inspections of critical infrastructure such as hospitals, bridges, highways and electrical systems.
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The bill is intended to get Cal Fire’s pay within 15% of benchmark local fire departments such as Los Angeles, Fresno and San Francisco.
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“Comparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparable. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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