compares (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of compare (with)
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compares (with)
  1. approximates
  2. reflects
  3. approaches
  4. matches
Verb
  • Others respond with something that better approximates a real argument.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
  • Standard time most closely approximates natural light, with the Sun directly overhead at or near noon.
    — Beth Ann Malow, The Conversation, 21 July 2026
Definition of approximates
Verb
  • This involves aligning the primary and secondary mirrors so light reflects properly to the eyepiece.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The panoramic window becomes a living painting, especially at sunset when golden light reflects off the walls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of reflects
Verb
  • As the Mooton host approaches in the forest, the sounds of a war drum fill the air, like a resounding heartbeat.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Braves have secured consecutive home wins and maintained their strong position atop the National League East as the trade deadline approaches Monday.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of approaches
Verb
  • Their 25-5 record in their last 30 games matches the best mark over a 30-game span in franchise history, most recently matched by the 2018 championship team.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The State Bar of California said all immigrants seeking representation should ensure the contact information for any lawyer matches what is on its website.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of matches
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“Compares (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compares%20%28with%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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