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
  • Lennox perfectly approximates Franklin’s confidence and repose on the cover of her latest album, Vacancy.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
  • Forbes approximates that Jenner is worth $670 million.
    — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of approximates
Verb
  • Instead, the board has characterized the revisions as an effort to modernize its regulations and ensure the language reflects its long-standing philosophy that people should not be defined solely by their incarceration.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • Patron 100 reflects a growing consumer interest in transparent production methods and high-quality ingredients.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of reflects
Verb
  • The partial eclipse here approaches 30%, and the park's lakeside campgrounds provide convenient overnight access for Perseid watching later that evening.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2026
  • The man then approaches the stage, leaving Barrymore and Rapp visibly confused.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Definition of approaches
Verb
  • Look at fees, investment options, educational tools, customer support, platform usability and whether the account type matches your experience level.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • Tribal members drove around in a beat-up Buick flinging matches out the window.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of matches
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