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as in equates
to describe as similar
reviews that compared the adventure movie to a thrilling ride on a roller coaster
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as in identifies
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 compares
Let’s examine some figures to see how this payout capability compares with the biggest capital-return machines in the market.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The chatbot compares product features, writes recommendations, and helps refine purchases.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
This compares with six businesses in 2024 that collected nearly $2 billion.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2026
That compares with 232 threats in 2023 and 74 threats in 2022.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Lopez Lyman speaks about the January 7 death of Renee Nicole Good, a white woman and legal observer who was shot and killed by an ICE officer, and compares the current situation to the time following police officer Derek Chauvin’s murder of George Floyd in 2020.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
That compares with 28% office vacancy in the entire Denver metro area, and 38% in downtown Denver, per CBRE.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Here’s what to know about who qualifies, how much Wi-Fi typically costs and how American’s policy compares with other major airlines.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Kanton compares the current situation to the 2017-18 season, when storms didn’t show up until mid-January and into February.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The chatbot compares product features, writes recommendations, and helps refine purchases.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
This compares with six businesses in 2024 that collected nearly $2 billion.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2026
That compares with 232 threats in 2023 and 74 threats in 2022.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Lopez Lyman speaks about the January 7 death of Renee Nicole Good, a white woman and legal observer who was shot and killed by an ICE officer, and compares the current situation to the time following police officer Derek Chauvin’s murder of George Floyd in 2020.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
That compares with 28% office vacancy in the entire Denver metro area, and 38% in downtown Denver, per CBRE.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Here’s what to know about who qualifies, how much Wi-Fi typically costs and how American’s policy compares with other major airlines.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Kanton compares the current situation to the 2017-18 season, when storms didn’t show up until mid-January and into February.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compares
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In a world that equates modernization with survival, looking backward can feel counterproductive.—
Paula de la Cruz,
Forbes.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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Without institutional support, parents are left with a narrative of drudgery—one that equates children with the loss of time, money, and opportunity.—
Lauren Hilgers,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The poll identifies a significant gap between voter expectations and government performance.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Leatham, a biological male who identifies as a woman, is prone to loud outbursts that disrupt court proceedings and routinely launches into tirades accusing government attorneys of transphobia.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Jan. 2026
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The humanitarian aspect of Aquarius traits connects to research on moral foundations and prosociality.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the Krafts are looking to expand their Pawtriots initiative, which connects dogs in shelters with their forever families.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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But the story Sorkin relates is really all about the insiders, their privileged lives, their thoughts and actions.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the omniscient, just-the-facts-ma’am narration relates the days and times and events with an efficiency that speaks to us of the unstoppable nature of fate.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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Takata likens having an ICD implanted to having an airbag in a car.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
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DaCosta likens the actions of Jimmy and his acolytes to those of Major Henry West (Christopher Eccleston) and his soldiers, who turned to enslaving and raping women in the wake of society's collapse in the first movie.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Compares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compares. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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