1
as in to equate
to describe as similar
reviews that compared the adventure movie to a thrilling ride on a roller coaster
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as in to identify
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
compared the restaurant's food to the nectar of the gods
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Recent Examples of compare
The researchers compared the standard screenings alone to the standard screenings plus the blood test.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Zimmerman argued the jurors comparing those images is the most prejudicial issue in terms of the misconduct during deliberations.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The data show a loss of over 1,600 students compared with last year’s initial count, a more than 2% decrease.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
According to a Reuters/Ipsos survey released Monday, half of Americans say congressional Republicans are most responsible for the shutdown, compared with 43% who blame Democrats.
—Nik Popli, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Zimmerman argued the jurors comparing those images is the most prejudicial issue in terms of the misconduct during deliberations.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The data show a loss of over 1,600 students compared with last year’s initial count, a more than 2% decrease.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
According to a Reuters/Ipsos survey released Monday, half of Americans say congressional Republicans are most responsible for the shutdown, compared with 43% who blame Democrats.
—Nik Popli, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
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By equating political opposition with terrorism, the administration is also militarizing America’s domestic landscape.—
Jason M. Blazakis,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
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That research found that 79 percent of consumers find brands using the Seal of Cotton trademark to be trustworthy, and 82 percent equate the label with sustainable production.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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Using Hubble's data, astronomers have identified more than 80 possible star clusters inside this ring, many less than 100 million years old, though the spiral galaxy itself has likely persisted for over a billion years.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The post did not identify the boy or the friend who was with him.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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The historic East Wing has long been connected with first ladies throughout history.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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By coupling the Cannes premiere with structured industry access, organizers hope to create visibility for participants while connecting Indonesian production capacity with international distribution channels.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Frishkorn said the investigation will determine if the accident was alcohol or speed-related, but witnesses have indicated both of those may have been a factor.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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The high court is already considering a separate, but related, dispute regarding National Guard deployment in Chicago where different federal court decisions have temporarily halted presidential intervention.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Compare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compare. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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