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
In the days that followed, investigators with the Houston Police Department determined the boarding pass was fraudulent by comparing it with authentic ones and consulting United Airlines employees.
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Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 7 June 2026
As with many precious metals dealers, some negative reviews mention concerns about pricing transparency and the difficulty of comparing markups across products.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 7 June 2026
One of the main contributing factors to financial anxiety is comparing oneself to others, which is especially rampant due to social media.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 June 2026
By comparing images from different seasons, Schanzenbach has been able to spot subtle design changes that even die-hard fans might miss.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Her comments followed my question comparing the current stage of preparation to a student's midterm examination, with the final test coming when the Olympic flame is lit in July 2028.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Far from moderating political passions, Freneau stoked hatred of his political rivals, the Federalists, and their leader, Alexander Hamilton, even publishing an anti-Semitic poem comparing Hamilton’s work at the Treasury Department to that of Jewish moneylenders.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Hammond and Chicago are about 20 miles apart, and even closer when comparing nearest points from their city limits.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 June 2026
Saban used a memorable analogy during his testimony, comparing college sports to a Ferrari racing toward the Grand Canyon at 150 mph.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 7 June 2026
As with many precious metals dealers, some negative reviews mention concerns about pricing transparency and the difficulty of comparing markups across products.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 7 June 2026
One of the main contributing factors to financial anxiety is comparing oneself to others, which is especially rampant due to social media.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 June 2026
By comparing images from different seasons, Schanzenbach has been able to spot subtle design changes that even die-hard fans might miss.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Her comments followed my question comparing the current stage of preparation to a student's midterm examination, with the final test coming when the Olympic flame is lit in July 2028.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Far from moderating political passions, Freneau stoked hatred of his political rivals, the Federalists, and their leader, Alexander Hamilton, even publishing an anti-Semitic poem comparing Hamilton’s work at the Treasury Department to that of Jewish moneylenders.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Hammond and Chicago are about 20 miles apart, and even closer when comparing nearest points from their city limits.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 June 2026
Saban used a memorable analogy during his testimony, comparing college sports to a Ferrari racing toward the Grand Canyon at 150 mph.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 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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Community health workers, patient navigators and care management teams should be proactively identifying high-risk Medicaid patients with chronic medical issues.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Inspired by a true story, this thriller centers around a fast food manager, Sandra (Ann Dowd), who receives a call from a man identifying himself as a police officer claiming to be investigating a potential theft by Becky (Dreama Walker), one of the restaurant’s employees.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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And plenty of studies have shown as much, linking warm baths and showers to shorter sleep latency and better sleep efficiency.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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In her work with zebra finches, Elie has categorized 11 of the birds’ calls, linking them to distinct meanings such as hunger, danger, bonding and social conflict.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Celebrities in each host city will serve as these global ambassadors, connecting with fans and promoting local tourism and culture.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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His concept of the collective unconscious, a universal element of the human mind connecting past and present, was fundamental to her understanding of images and the interconnected nature of ancient archetypes.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 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 these protests, Patriot Front members wear matching chino pants, blue button-down shirts and white face gaiters.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Clairvoyant Brewing is tapping its own fresh kegs again after an 18-month beer production halt, launching a Czech pilsner Friday priced at $5 a pint for that day only — matching the price when the Boise brewery opened in 2017.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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