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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
Spotify compared the feature to food labeling.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
At just 9 pages—compared with 149 in 2020—the 2025 DGA marked a significant shift in both length and visual presentation.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Participants who received 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily saw their cancer disappear completely 43% of the time, compared with 24% in the placebo group — a 79% relative increase in full remission.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Among those taking vitamin D alongside treatment, 43% experienced complete remission — compared with 24% in the placebo group, a 79% relative increase in full response rates.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Over $241 billion has been refunded to Americans so far, compared with $211 billion at this time last year.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
What’s felt different this time in preparation for this particular show compared with your other ones?
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
California tenants typically pay $2,759 per month, compared with $1,910 nationally.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Some anglers have compared FFS to nothing more than a video game being viewed on a screen.
—Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
At just 9 pages—compared with 149 in 2020—the 2025 DGA marked a significant shift in both length and visual presentation.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Participants who received 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily saw their cancer disappear completely 43% of the time, compared with 24% in the placebo group — a 79% relative increase in full remission.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Among those taking vitamin D alongside treatment, 43% experienced complete remission — compared with 24% in the placebo group, a 79% relative increase in full response rates.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Over $241 billion has been refunded to Americans so far, compared with $211 billion at this time last year.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
What’s felt different this time in preparation for this particular show compared with your other ones?
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
California tenants typically pay $2,759 per month, compared with $1,910 nationally.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Some anglers have compared FFS to nothing more than a video game being viewed on a screen.
—Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compared
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Casseroles are equated with comfort.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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In popular culture, resilience is often equated with grit, toughness or relentless positivity.—
Keith M. Bellizzi,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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The person who had called in the incident identified Sweeney, who was still there, as her killer.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Sleep Switch Inside Your Brain The team identified two chemical messengers in the hypothalamus that work like an accelerator and a brake.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The duo became Instagram official in December after being romantically linked since the summer of 2025, when reports of their outing in Montreal made headlines.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Excessive screen time in the evening has been linked with lower sleep quality, while diets heavy in sugars and saturated fats can also make falling asleep more difficult and the experience less restorative.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Derek Hill hit for Jarred Kelenic and connected on an 0-2 fastball from Adrian Morejon for a game-tying, two-run home run.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Terry Laird, following in the footsteps of his father and uncle, has spent his adult life keeping the people who live on a tiny Chesapeake Bay island connected.—
Dana Munro,
Washington Post,
3 May 2026
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The two most common issues that can potentially be helped by a low-protein diet are kidney- and liver-related issues.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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That starts with retooling the permitting process that approves — or, more often, holds up — major power generation, mining and other critical infrastructure and defense-related projects.—
Tom Cotton,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some of them matched, whether by intention or by e-commerce algorithm.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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When Benjamin Vogt and his wife, Jaclyn, moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, their suburban property matched their neighbors'—a lot of lawn.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
3 May 2026
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“Compared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compared. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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