compares (with)

present tense third-person singular of compare (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compares (with)
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
Verb
  • For Gen Z, the popularity of anxiety bags reflects a broader willingness to talk openly about mental health and find practical ways to help.
    Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • This latest work reflects a broader effort in the field of precision medicine to unpack all the ways molecules — in blood vessels, muscles, the liver and other organs — respond to exercise, including different intensities.
    Will Stone, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Rajic approaches sales as primarily a science, not an art, his former colleagues say.
    Emily Forlini, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Environmental conditions appear favorable for gradual strengthening during the next few days as the system approaches the Hawaiian Islands, the hurricane center said in an online forecast.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The feed will remember your requests, adapt to them immediately, and show content that matches your current interests.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Wells Fargo's recommendation matches the consensus on Wall Street, where 9 of 11 analysts rate Progyny a buy or strong buy, LSEG data shows.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Compares (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compares%20%28with%29. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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