Synonyms of compares

compares

verb

present tense third-person singular of compare

1

as in equates

to describe as similar

reviews that compared the adventure movie to a thrilling ride on a roller coaster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equates
• refers
• relates
• connects
• links
• likens
• analogizes
• assimilates
• brackets
• alludes
• associates
• matches
• parallels
• couples
• equals

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contrasts

2

as in identifies

to regard or represent as equal or comparable

compared the restaurant's food to the nectar of the gods

Synonyms & Similar Words

• identifies
• connects
• equates
• relates
• likens
• correlates
• matches
• classifies
• links
• joins
• categorizes
• groups
• associates
• classes
• sorts
• grades
• lumps (together)
• assorts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distinguishes
• separates
• differentiates
• discriminates
• discerns

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compares

For each match, the model compares the two teams’ FIFA ranking points, converts the rating difference into a win probability, and randomly selects a winner using that probability. — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Saša Pekeč, a professor of business administration at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, compares it to the early days of ridesharing apps, which were banned in some cities while regulations were still being worked out. — Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 3 July 2026

The platform helps users build ATS-friendly resumes using professional templates, then compares those resumes against real job descriptions to identify missing keywords, skills, and qualifications. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026

In the Gospel According to Luke, Jesus compares the days of Lot before the judgment of Sodom—a calm before the storm—to the coming revelation of the Son of Man, a title that Jesus calls himself. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026

Here's how Dolly Parton's new Tennessean Travel Stop compares with Buc-ee's, from the amenities each offers to where travelers can find them across the country. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 July 2026

That compares with an average of about 23 appearances over the same two-week period after Fed meetings since 2022. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 July 2026

Figuring out why a stock is up or down in the brutal calculus of Wall Street requires two basic pieces of information — how a company is performing and how that compares with what investors were expecting. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

The artist ultimately compares his approach to running a farm, where every element supports the whole. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026