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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Its suitability to our climate stems from its origin in the South African Cape Floristic Province, whose climate approximates our own, except our summers are a bit hotter.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
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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
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At Jots, the Short Rib with Parsnip Purée alone is worth booking a reservation—a dish that reflects the care behind the kitchen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The snow water equivalent — which reflects how much water the snow contains — was 11 inches, or just 47% of average for that location, according to the state department.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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As totality approaches and the moon dims, binoculars will reveal variations in color and texture.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Still, critics argue the retraction underscores the need for careful reexamination as the agency approaches a 2026 deadline to review glyphosate’s safety.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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There are multiple social media accounts on several platforms with a username that matches the gunman's name.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Willard had also marveled on Saturday night that Pitino, 73, found a player who matches his intensity in senior forward/center Zuby Ejiofor.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Compares (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compares%20%28with%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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