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
Bank of America goes beyond the sector approach to comparing Chinese retail plays to convertible bonds.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Singh urged jurors to view the protest within a broader historical context, comparing it to anti-apartheid divestment campaigns targeting South Africa.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
But even for those farther away, checking fares from nearby regional airports can provide helpful context when comparing prices from larger hubs.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Nothing more romantic than comparing your current wife to your successful ex-girlfriend!
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
When comparing dealers, consider the complete package of services rather than just the premium percentages.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The list features Democratic mayors, governors and members of Congress comparing federal immigration authorities to terrorists and Nazi Germany, as well as calls to abolish such agencies.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Holding back tears, Marta called out the uselessness of comparing this season to last year’s championship run.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
That’s based on data compiled by Cambridge Mobile Telematics, which provides driving information to auto insurers, and contextualized by Insurify, which has a website for comparing insurance quotes.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Singh urged jurors to view the protest within a broader historical context, comparing it to anti-apartheid divestment campaigns targeting South Africa.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
But even for those farther away, checking fares from nearby regional airports can provide helpful context when comparing prices from larger hubs.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Nothing more romantic than comparing your current wife to your successful ex-girlfriend!
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
When comparing dealers, consider the complete package of services rather than just the premium percentages.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The list features Democratic mayors, governors and members of Congress comparing federal immigration authorities to terrorists and Nazi Germany, as well as calls to abolish such agencies.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Holding back tears, Marta called out the uselessness of comparing this season to last year’s championship run.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
That’s based on data compiled by Cambridge Mobile Telematics, which provides driving information to auto insurers, and contextualized by Insurify, which has a website for comparing insurance quotes.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparing
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Advertisement What’s more, equating darkness with evil and goodness with light may be a relatively recent invention.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
21 Dec. 2025
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Buyers are a 50-50 male/female split with Generation X equating for approximately 50 percent of all buyers.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
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Officers were reportedly reviewing security camera footage in the area in hopes of identifying a suspect.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Last April, the Wyn Beauty founder shared a sweet video on her Instagram with her daughter Adira, as the little one practiced identifying colors.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pope Leo made an appeal for a world free from antisemitism, prejudice, oppression and persecution Wednesday before linking the message to International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which was observed the day before.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Authorities, including the president’s office, dismissed news reports at the time linking the move to a coup plot and as the reason for the cancellation of Independence Day commemorations that month.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Combat these fears by connecting your negotiation to your identity and personal goals.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Everyone planning, strategizing, connecting, feeding one another.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Feeling withdrawn from relating?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Reps for both Harry and the King said that the pair met for tea at Clarence House, relating afterwards that no other details would be shared.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Apple reported blowout first-quarter earnings on Thursday, and predicted growth of as much as 16% in the current quarter, matching the period that just ended.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The silk mousseline garments floated almost like ghosts or memories of Chanel designs past, including the famous skirt suit with its matching cardigan and Karl Lagerfeld modernisms like jeans with a tweed jacket, plus the iconic flap bag.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Comparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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