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as in equated
to describe as similar
reviews that compared the adventure movie to a thrilling ride on a roller coaster
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as in identified
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
compared the restaurant's food to the nectar of the gods
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Recent Examples of compared
That figure represents an increase of more than 92,000 passengers compared with the previous year.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Invoking the 250th birthday of the United States and Massachusetts’ role in the American Revolution, Healey compared residents to that of the earliest days of the country, saying Bay Stater’s strength will get everyone through the challenges ahead.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Using historical data on women in Finland, researchers discovered that having five or more children—or no children at all—is associated with faster aging and shorter lifespans, compared with having one to four children.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 22 Jan. 2026
The mineral-rich territory of nearly 57,000 people is in close proximity to emerging Arctic shipping routes, with the rapid melting of ice creating opportunities to substantially reduce Asia-Europe travel time when compared with the Suez Canal.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Van Hollen compared Trump to Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, who famously built statues dedicated to himself, and said no sitting president should be able to do the same.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Under the current deal, sanctions that curtail the women’s team’s exposure could reduce the school’s rights fee payments by up to 15%, compared with reductions of up to 30% for football and men’s basketball.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Lofty cost burdens are a key reason West California’s homeownership is lower – 55% of households own their homes, compared with 64% in inland regions.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
The opening of the 1,600-room Gaylord Pacific Resort in the San Diego County city of Chula Vista was the primary driver of the increase in the number of new room openings in 2025 compared with the year before.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Invoking the 250th birthday of the United States and Massachusetts’ role in the American Revolution, Healey compared residents to that of the earliest days of the country, saying Bay Stater’s strength will get everyone through the challenges ahead.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Using historical data on women in Finland, researchers discovered that having five or more children—or no children at all—is associated with faster aging and shorter lifespans, compared with having one to four children.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 22 Jan. 2026
The mineral-rich territory of nearly 57,000 people is in close proximity to emerging Arctic shipping routes, with the rapid melting of ice creating opportunities to substantially reduce Asia-Europe travel time when compared with the Suez Canal.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Van Hollen compared Trump to Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, who famously built statues dedicated to himself, and said no sitting president should be able to do the same.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Under the current deal, sanctions that curtail the women’s team’s exposure could reduce the school’s rights fee payments by up to 15%, compared with reductions of up to 30% for football and men’s basketball.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Lofty cost burdens are a key reason West California’s homeownership is lower – 55% of households own their homes, compared with 64% in inland regions.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
The opening of the 1,600-room Gaylord Pacific Resort in the San Diego County city of Chula Vista was the primary driver of the increase in the number of new room openings in 2025 compared with the year before.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compared
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Google’s Sundar Pichai has equated AI to the discovery of fire or electricity in its ability to democratize information.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Exhaustion stops being equated with worth, and success becomes something that can coexist with wellness.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2026
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The other teen killed was earlier identified as Elizabeth Angle by her family.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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He’s identified as a Mexican drug trafficker in the money laundering indictment filed in Miami federal court.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Why Neutrals Calm The Mind Mazumdar said neutral tones are closely linked to a sense of calm, clarity and stability in terms of brain function.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The retrospective study would analyze existing health records to identify patterns linked to historical pollution exposure.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, the full account of his background and antics, as related in Prospect by Alan Rusbridger, the former editor of the Guardian, offers a disturbing glimpse of the rapid Trumpification of British political and journalistic culture.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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In response, leaders revised the amendment’s language and scheduled the second vote for a Saturday to reduce transportation and work-related obstacles.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ballmer and his wife, Connie, matched donations made during the event, raising a total of $100 million.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the snaps, the couple pose with their two daughters, Adira, 2, and Olympia, 8, who matched in light blue dresses.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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