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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According to charging documents, police were able to identify McKee by linking him to a car that arrived in the Tepes' neighborhood shortly before the murders and left just after the homicide.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Here in 2026, the first segment linking Bakersfield and Merced is still years away.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The hotel has a plum position on the Eendrachtsplein, a buzzy town square in the heart of the city with trams, buses, and a metro line connecting it to all corners of town.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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The film stars Sally Field as a widow who bonds with a giant Pacific octopus, while also connecting with a young man (Lewis Pullman) in need of direction.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Hildebrandt was a family and couples counselor who founded ConneXions and had made a name for herself by relating the practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to her clients' issues.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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This is a time which reminds us that relating is a skill.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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There to support husband George, who is nominated for Best Male Actor, Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy at the 2026 ceremony for his performance in Jay Kelly, Amal added diamond drop earrings, a matching diamond bracelet, and a neat box clutch in that same traffic-stopping shade of red.—
Kerry McDermott,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Bell opted for a two piece moment — pairing a strapless rose gold beaded Ashi Studio bustier with a matching floor-length skirt.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Comparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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