as in similar
having qualities in common
two comparable selections that are hard to choose between
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Recent Examples of comparable
This June is comparable to the scorching, record-breaking hot summer in 2023.
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Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
This approach helps Turkish Airlines operate a broader African network than its European peers while maintaining a comparable level of frequency depth.
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Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Law enforcement agencies across politically diverse counties, from South Florida to the Panhandle, file at comparable rates.
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Christopher Carita,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
All documents, including drafts and internal deliberations, concerning MLB’s decision to issue and publicly announce the June 2026 warnings, and any analysis of whether doing so adhered to the Code or with MLB’s treatment of comparable non-religious expression.
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Armando Salguero,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
This approach helps Turkish Airlines operate a broader African network than its European peers while maintaining a comparable level of frequency depth.
—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Law enforcement agencies across politically diverse counties, from South Florida to the Panhandle, file at comparable rates.
—
Christopher Carita,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
All documents, including drafts and internal deliberations, concerning MLB’s decision to issue and publicly announce the June 2026 warnings, and any analysis of whether doing so adhered to the Code or with MLB’s treatment of comparable non-religious expression.
—
Armando Salguero,
FOXNews.com,
19 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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Ali, who has been the series’ resident mentor, father figure, listening ear, voice of reason and confidant, transforms into what is most analogous to an action hero in a revenge plot.
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The force-carrying particles have an analogous distinction, known as a polarization state.
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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 27 Jun. 2026.
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