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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
The athletic apparel maker beat Wall Street's expectations on both lines and unexpectedly posted sales growth compared with the prior year.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
However, all of that was about as emotional as a bunch of people standing around waiting for an elevator compared with what happened when Crochet locked eyes with Giolito.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
At the end of 2023, the researchers compared the group with only one infection to the group with a second infection, focusing on Long COVID-like symptoms such as abdominal pain, respiratory distress, changes in taste and smell, fatigue, chest pain, myocarditis, or irregular heart beat.
—Alice Park, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The study found users rated Therabot similar to a therapist and had meaningfully lower symptoms after eight weeks compared with people who didn’t use it.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Cucinelli acknoweldged a higher level of inventory given that the brand sells mostly ready-to-wear that is constantly updated each season, compared with brands focused on accessories or other categories.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
For the third quarter, Toyota Motor North America reported sales of 629,137 vehicles, up 16% on a volume basis compared with the third quarter of 2024.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Breast cancer deaths after 25 years for this group were significantly higher compared with those who followed through on a first mammogram.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Pew Research’s Religious Landscape Study shows that 62 percent of adults in the South consider religion very important, compared with just 45 percent in the Northeast.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
However, all of that was about as emotional as a bunch of people standing around waiting for an elevator compared with what happened when Crochet locked eyes with Giolito.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
At the end of 2023, the researchers compared the group with only one infection to the group with a second infection, focusing on Long COVID-like symptoms such as abdominal pain, respiratory distress, changes in taste and smell, fatigue, chest pain, myocarditis, or irregular heart beat.
—Alice Park, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The study found users rated Therabot similar to a therapist and had meaningfully lower symptoms after eight weeks compared with people who didn’t use it.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Cucinelli acknoweldged a higher level of inventory given that the brand sells mostly ready-to-wear that is constantly updated each season, compared with brands focused on accessories or other categories.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
For the third quarter, Toyota Motor North America reported sales of 629,137 vehicles, up 16% on a volume basis compared with the third quarter of 2024.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Breast cancer deaths after 25 years for this group were significantly higher compared with those who followed through on a first mammogram.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Pew Research’s Religious Landscape Study shows that 62 percent of adults in the South consider religion very important, compared with just 45 percent in the Northeast.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compared
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In a world where growth is equated with progress, capitalism breathes through expansion, and consumption becomes its oxygen.—
Michaela Rychetska,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
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The combined mental and physical illness risks of loneliness have been equated with those of obesity or smoking and represent a serious public health concern.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The suspect behind the deadly car and knife terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester in the United Kingdom on Thursday has been identified by police as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Exeter is currently listed on Dundon Capital’s website as part of its portfolio, and a 2022 news release from Exeter identified Dundon as chairman of the board.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
3 Oct. 2025
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These rare steroids were linked to ancient sponges, but the findings sparked debate, with some suggesting alternative origins, including non-biological processes.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fruiting bodies contain higher concentrations of bioactive compounds like hericenones, erinacines, and beta-glucans, all of which are linked to benefits like brain and immune health.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Guerrero, in the first inning, connected for a towering fly ball to left field.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Over the years, Ludwinski said she’s connected with people at Zingerman’s who helped with questions about business challenges.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Consuming too many calories paves the way for obesity and related diseases like Type 2 diabetes.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Too much traffic, too much vertigo, too many incomplete explanations because everyone was trying to feign a composure that no one, not even the most distantly related, could maintain.—
Mariana Enriquez
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Get matched with the right financial product.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six Powerball numbers to win Saturday's drawing.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Compared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compared. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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