1
as in equating
to describe as similar
reviews that compared the adventure movie to a thrilling ride on a roller coaster
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as in identifying
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
compared the restaurant's food to the nectar of the gods
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Recent Examples of comparing
The Bank of Spain estimates the Southern European nation of 50 million is short of 700,000 homes, comparing demand to the pace of new construction.
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ABC News, 24 May 2026
Researchers in the collaboration are comparing the latest data on the cosmological microwave background radiation with the various possible shapes of the universe.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
Some of the discussion also moved toward comparing smart AI to humans.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Bankrate, Insurify and others offer online tools for comparing quotes.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Derry knows there is still a long way to go before comparing his program to El Camino Real or Birmingham, which met in the Open Division final Saturday.
—Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 23 May 2026
When comparing their nutritional profiles against heart health research, cottage cheese might be the most nutritious heart-healthy selection.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 May 2026
By comparing healthy individuals with those who had been diseased, the researchers aimed to determine whether the bodies contained mercury and if dental plaque could serve as an effective research tool.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Venting can be healthy, and comparing your experiences to those of the hive mind can give you new perspectives.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
ABC News, 24 May 2026
Researchers in the collaboration are comparing the latest data on the cosmological microwave background radiation with the various possible shapes of the universe.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
Some of the discussion also moved toward comparing smart AI to humans.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Bankrate, Insurify and others offer online tools for comparing quotes.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Derry knows there is still a long way to go before comparing his program to El Camino Real or Birmingham, which met in the Open Division final Saturday.
—Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 23 May 2026
When comparing their nutritional profiles against heart health research, cottage cheese might be the most nutritious heart-healthy selection.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 May 2026
By comparing healthy individuals with those who had been diseased, the researchers aimed to determine whether the bodies contained mercury and if dental plaque could serve as an effective research tool.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Venting can be healthy, and comparing your experiences to those of the hive mind can give you new perspectives.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparing
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Contemporary theories of consciousness generally attempt to bridge this gap by equating consciousness with some measurable, physical property of the brain.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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The administration reframes the drug war as military conflict, equating cartels to terrorist groups like ISIS and prioritizing lethal force over law enforcement.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, the experts are working on identifying other features in cosmological data that would point to complex shapes for the universe.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 May 2026
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The first step is noticing your own reactivity threshold by identifying the precise moment when a partner’s tone, silence or phrasing triggers a flood of feeling that then drives your behavior.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Officials also said investigators did not uncover evidence linking the allegations to Bolton’s duties as an alderperson, and she was not charged with official misconduct.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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PicCopilot Integration with Google Ads Alibaba International integrated its AI creative platform, PicCopilot, with Google Ads, linking content creation directly to digital advertising.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Construction of the 1,911-mile transcontinental railroad connecting California with the eastern half of the United States began in 1863, while the nation was engaged in a bloody civil war, and was completed six years later when its two legs were joined at Promontory Summit in Utah.—
Dan Walters,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Punchup acquired ticketing platform Tixologi to underpin its live commerce capabilities, and the podcast product sits on top of that foundation as the content layer connecting subscription audiences to live revenue.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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So, remember, by finding weeds, noting their location, relating them to a condition, and choosing corrective actions based on that condition, gardeners can begin to form maintenance diagnoses for their gardens through weeds.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The young players seem to like how Harbaugh is teaching and relating, too.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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At the French Open Tuesday, the four-time Grand Slam champion staged an outfit reveal once again, striding out for her first-round match against Germany’s Laura Siegemund wearing a black corset and matching pleated, cascading skirt that skimmed over the clay.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The study also compared garments from Kantamanto Market with textile waste from the lagoon and Jamestown beaches, matching brand tags from 172 market garments with those from 128 beach garments to see whether the same brands appeared in both.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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