ANALOGIZING Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

analogizing

verb

present participle of analogize

as in comparing

to describe as similar analogized the White House scandal to a cancer that was spreading to every internal organ of the body

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

contrasting

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Give that interest something concrete, such as researching a course, comparing destinations, or choosing a date.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
Line chart comparing raw sugar futures with the S&P 500 in 2026.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of comparing

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The study’s authors are careful to frame Qurayyah Painted Ware as an example of ancient brand-making, rather than directly equating it with a modern multinational brand.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Others on Wall Street, however, see higher levels of risk, equating Meta's case to Big Tobacco in the 1990s when tobacco companies had to pay billions for misleading the public about the safety and potential harms of their products.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of equating

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