as in similar
having qualities in common
two comparable selections that are hard to choose between
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Recent Examples of comparable
These chemicals can be even more potent than other opiates and produce comparable hallucinogenic effects, increasing the desirability of the cut fentanyl on the market.
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David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
In the three months to June 30, comparable store sales were down 1 percent, compared with analysts’ projections of a 3 percent decline.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
For the comparable periods in 2024, 2023 and 2022, that tally was roughly 153,300, 240,400, and 466,850, respectively.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
China also has its Tianwen-1 orbiter, which carries a high-resolution camera comparable to that of MRO.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
In the three months to June 30, comparable store sales were down 1 percent, compared with analysts’ projections of a 3 percent decline.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
For the comparable periods in 2024, 2023 and 2022, that tally was roughly 153,300, 240,400, and 466,850, respectively.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
China also has its Tianwen-1 orbiter, which carries a high-resolution camera comparable to that of MRO.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparable
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Both have spoken, as field athletes in cricket-dominant countries, about similar challenges around facilities, finances and support.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sinner had similar problems here and came into the contest with a 57 percent reading.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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It can also be explained from basic scientific principles and is roughly analogous to the way a dry surface, such as pavement, warms more than a moist surface, such as soil, on a hot, sunny day.—
Nadir Jeevanjee,
The Conversation,
3 Sep. 2025
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Consider the analogous case of GPS navigation and spatial cognition.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of my pieces was authenticated through eBay, and the leather, stitching, canvas, and quality are alike.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Here are two reasons why partners do not necessarily need to be alike to be happy, according to the 2025 study.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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There was no such good fortune this time in the Pacific Northwest as Washington proved to be too big, too fast and too good, coming in as a 35-point favorite and then unleashing a record performance.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Energy Foundation China, the nonprofit group mentioned by Lucci, is one such major funder of domestic environmental nonprofit organizations, disbursing tens of millions of dollars each year to support American activists while operating under the oversight of the CCP.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Comparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparable. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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