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
Lawyers with the Department of Justice said the authorization for the event was lawful, comparing it to other events on the South Lawn like Easter Egg Roll, National Christmas Tree Lighting, state dinners, the Congressional Picnic, and a 2022 Elton John Concert.
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Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 June 2026
By comparing these scenarios, the team evaluated how gameplay mode and turn order influenced player engagement, motivation, enjoyment of physical activity, and emotional responses.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
That allowed Niantic Spatial to develop its own visual positioning system—a type of technology that can provide a device’s position and orientation by comparing visual data from cameras with reference data from detailed 3D maps of environments.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Mike Sanchez, a spokesman for the county recorder’s office, cautioned against comparing shelter beds with voter registration records.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Dads are feeling more parenting pressure from social media than moms, with many comparing themselves to others online.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 11 June 2026
Pronman agreed, comparing his trajectory to Cale Makar’s.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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.
—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
Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 June 2026
By comparing these scenarios, the team evaluated how gameplay mode and turn order influenced player engagement, motivation, enjoyment of physical activity, and emotional responses.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
That allowed Niantic Spatial to develop its own visual positioning system—a type of technology that can provide a device’s position and orientation by comparing visual data from cameras with reference data from detailed 3D maps of environments.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Mike Sanchez, a spokesman for the county recorder’s office, cautioned against comparing shelter beds with voter registration records.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Dads are feeling more parenting pressure from social media than moms, with many comparing themselves to others online.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 11 June 2026
Pronman agreed, comparing his trajectory to Cale Makar’s.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparing
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Israel and the United States condemned the move, accusing the court of equating Israeli leaders with Hamas terrorists.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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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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Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who stabbed another man during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train earlier this month.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The leaders of three of the world’s most influential film festivals told Shanghai on Sunday that the role of the festival circuit in discovering and developing new voices has never been more critical – and that personal connection, not data, remains the truest compass for identifying talent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Albrecht proved wise to avoid linking financial success to Rome‘s potential when the show failed to match The Sopranos‘ performance.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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At the core, Roundhouse will build a 9,000-square-foot clubhouse and a network of paths linking up with public streets and sidewalks, according to Bozeman, Montana, architect Doug Minarik, whose firm worked on the site design.—
Mark Dee
June 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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And the indie is committed to connecting writers and editors who’ve been impacted by the carceral system with those who have not.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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While there isn’t enough time in the show for everyone to have a one-on-one experience with the dancer, watching an audience and cast member attempt to get in sync with each other underlines the night’s themes of connecting.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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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Lead drama actor holds essentially steady at 78, nearly matching last year’s 77, when 134 names crowded the ballot.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Vitinha — Portugal/PSG The passing hub of Europe’s best club side comes into this World Cup in fine form, fresh from matching the great Xavi by completing 141 passes in last month’s Champions League final.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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“Comparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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