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
Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president and presidential candidate expected to contest again next year, compared life under President Bola Tinubu to Nigeria before the return to civilian rule.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
There was nearly a twofold increase in cancer mortality in those who tested positive compared with those who tested negative.
—Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The dollar index has dropped more than 10% compared with 12 months ago.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
McQueen is wholly owned by Kering and one of the smallest brands in the portfolio, compared with Gucci and Saint Laurent, for example.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
There was nearly a twofold increase in cancer mortality in those who tested positive compared with those who tested negative.
—Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The dollar index has dropped more than 10% compared with 12 months ago.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
McQueen is wholly owned by Kering and one of the smallest brands in the portfolio, compared with Gucci and Saint Laurent, for example.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compare
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The executive who grew up on the streets of Detroit watching his dad drag race equated the current situation to that of a station wagon and enthusiasts.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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Without institutional support, parents are left with a narrative of drudgery—one that equates children with the loss of time, money, and opportunity.—
Lauren Hilgers,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The court decision followed an audit by Panama’s comptroller that identified irregularities in a 25-year extension of the concession granted in 2021, according to the AP.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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These two agents appear to be the two officers identified as the shooters in an initial report by the Department of Homeland Security about the incident.—
Yahya Abou-Ghazala,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Once its parachute is deployed, Draco would connect to a geostationary satellite, outputting its data.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Knueppel came out hot and swished his first three shots beyond the arc and ended up tossing in 34 points, connecting on 10 of 16 attempts and going 8 for 12 from 3-point range.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dykstra, 62, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of possessing narcotics and narcotic-related equipment but was not taken into custody, trooper Kody Nowicki told The Athletic.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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With so many insects packed together in moist and dark places — and all closely related, sharing the same genetic vulnerabilities — infections and diseases can quickly pose an enormous threat to the well-being of an ant colony.—
Arundathi Nair,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Compare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compare. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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