as in similar
having qualities in common
two comparable selections that are hard to choose between
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Recent Examples of comparable
As an example, the suit pointed out that the ADA requires wheelchair-accessible spaces be dispersed throughout a venue so that people with disabilities may choose seating in a variety of locations comparable to those available to non-disabled attendees.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
According to Chinese researchers, axial flux motor designs can cut both weight and axial length by roughly 50% compared with conventional motors that deliver comparable output.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Courtesy of Private Property Global Knight Frank’s latest Waterfront Index reported that coastal homes were worth 66% more on average than comparable non-oceanfront properties.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
But looking back, is the recent Heat success really comparable to previous Pat Riley builds?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
According to Chinese researchers, axial flux motor designs can cut both weight and axial length by roughly 50% compared with conventional motors that deliver comparable output.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Courtesy of Private Property Global Knight Frank’s latest Waterfront Index reported that coastal homes were worth 66% more on average than comparable non-oceanfront properties.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
But looking back, is the recent Heat success really comparable to previous Pat Riley builds?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparable
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Mexico is hoping to receive a similar spark this summer from its own 17-year-old phenom, the midfielder Gilberto Mora.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The finding mirrors similar investigations into medical schools at UCLA and UC San Diego.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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StubHub said the demand for Game 3 tickets at MSG is analogous to the Super Bowl.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Despite the analogous finals matchup, some components of modern life in 2026 may look unfamiliar to the time traveler, while other scenes may strike a similar chord.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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But what begins as a mission soon veers into obsession and a dangerous game between two brilliant women who are more alike than either will admit.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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The Accommodations On Mustique, no two villas are alike.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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MoJo’s Local serves a selection of burgers, sandwiches and salads, as well as a lineup of bar snacks such as street tacos, pretzels and chicken wings.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Elite-level football, particularly on FIFA’s watch, seems a world away from such innocence.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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“Comparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparable. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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