as in similar
having qualities in common
two comparable selections that are hard to choose between
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Recent Examples of comparable
Second quarter comparable sales decreased 1.9%, and operating income of $1.3 billion was 19.4% lower than last year.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
The retailer also raised its comparable sales expectations to a 3% increase, versus prior guidance of a 2% to 3% rise.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Looking at comparable players, Tatis has top-quartile bat speed and a 30-degree swing tilt — a swing that’s on the flatter end but not as flat as the swings for Randy Arozarena or Corbin Carroll.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Not all of those situations are comparable to Dart’s, as nine of those 15 quarterbacks were drafted with a top-five pick; five others were selected within the top 15; and all were chosen earlier than Dart.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
The retailer also raised its comparable sales expectations to a 3% increase, versus prior guidance of a 2% to 3% rise.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Looking at comparable players, Tatis has top-quartile bat speed and a 30-degree swing tilt — a swing that’s on the flatter end but not as flat as the swings for Randy Arozarena or Corbin Carroll.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Not all of those situations are comparable to Dart’s, as nine of those 15 quarterbacks were drafted with a top-five pick; five others were selected within the top 15; and all were chosen earlier than Dart.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparable
Adjective
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What has made the Target boycott so successful has been a similar strategy from the boycott organizers.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Some users kept sharing similar comments about her weight loss and use of GLP-1 injectable tirzepatide.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Bellini’s challenge at Valentino is analogous, as Michele is also relatively new in his role.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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That’s quite a bit off the pace from the analogous night in 2019, when nearly 20% of all adults under 50 were watching TV, and worlds apart from the 30% rates that were standard throughout the aughts.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 July 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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No such interruptions from the VP this time, however.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, Somaliland also said there were no such talks.—
Becky Anderson,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Comparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparable. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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