as in measures up (to)
to come near or nearer to in character or quality
nothing compares with the literary achievement of Shakespeare
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His new deal approximates the five-year contracts Kyle Schwarber and Alex Bregman received from the Phillies and Cubs, respectively.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026 -
Rather, the league will enter a period of status quo that approximates normal working conditions.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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For many in the industry, the letter reflects concerns that extend well beyond Minneapolis.—
Serena Maria Daniels,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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While that quote stems from a separate case, Mehta’s broader antitrust reasoning reflects similar concerns about market power and information control.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Classic, with a hint of old-school glamour—that’s how Amal Clooney approaches her beauty looks.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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As Super Bowl Sunday approaches--the second biggest food consumption day of the year--tons of people will ask AI for party recipes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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My personal favorite part is how versatile the style is—between the simple details and mid-tone brown, this rack matches most aesthetics.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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Make sure to choose the best dimmer switch that matches your needs, type of room, and type of light bulbs.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Compares (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compares%20%28with%29. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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