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
Those comparing Micah to Reggie White need psychiatric intervention.
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Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Yet, at least for now, that won’t stop many in the Dallas Metroplex from comparing him to Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, whose decision in February to trade then-25-year-old superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers has been lambasted as one of the most disastrous in NBA history.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2025
OneStream looked at the stock performance of US, Europe, and UK Global Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies, comparing those with female CFOs to industry averages.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Some million milers from these airlines have shared anticlimactic experiences on Reddit, comparing their form letters and plastic luggage tags to more lavish displays of appreciation shared by Delta or Alaska, for example.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
Younger buyers are increasingly independent in their decisions, researching supply chains, comparing certifications, and aligning purchases with personal values.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
When comparing this card to the Citi Strata, both have similar earning rates but in different categories.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
One scene showed Carrie taking a stroll in a New York City park with a friend while wearing a voluminous, bonnet-style hat that had fans comparing her to Strawberry Shortcake.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Following the 2024 presidential election, edits comparing debates past and present became popular, with some social media users lamenting how the tone of political debates had changed.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Yet, at least for now, that won’t stop many in the Dallas Metroplex from comparing him to Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, whose decision in February to trade then-25-year-old superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers has been lambasted as one of the most disastrous in NBA history.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2025
OneStream looked at the stock performance of US, Europe, and UK Global Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies, comparing those with female CFOs to industry averages.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Some million milers from these airlines have shared anticlimactic experiences on Reddit, comparing their form letters and plastic luggage tags to more lavish displays of appreciation shared by Delta or Alaska, for example.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
Younger buyers are increasingly independent in their decisions, researching supply chains, comparing certifications, and aligning purchases with personal values.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
When comparing this card to the Citi Strata, both have similar earning rates but in different categories.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
One scene showed Carrie taking a stroll in a New York City park with a friend while wearing a voluminous, bonnet-style hat that had fans comparing her to Strawberry Shortcake.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Following the 2024 presidential election, edits comparing debates past and present became popular, with some social media users lamenting how the tone of political debates had changed.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparing
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For their part, Israeli leaders discovered the political utility of equating such hostility with Europe’s fascist past.—
Daniel May,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Stop equating stress with success.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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She was ultimately charged with one class B misdemeanor for electronic communications harassment, and two more class B misdemeanors for electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.—
Ryan Coleman September 2,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The signs identifying Barn 44 as his racing stable, marked by his Kentucky Derby victories, were relocated to the back of a non-descript building that serves as the media center during Kentucky Derby race week.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Diet plays a critical role in longevity, with research linking certain foods to healthier aging.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
27 Aug. 2025
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Spark Atlas parses scripts into a database, linking dialogue, actions, and assets to story elements, effectively serving as an artist-friendly production backbone.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Mescal went on to say that his close friendship with O’Connor made the journey of their characters in The History of Sound even more powerful and emotionally connecting.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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For Hugel, the French DJ and producer, music has always been a form of mapmaking - connecting the rhythms of his Marseille childhood with global dance floors.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In a statement, a lawyer for Ortiz said his client’s guilty plea was highly tailored, relating only to his transactions with Pérez in the context of concert performances.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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But for all of these outcomes, the plots relating steps to risk are curves, not straight lines.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
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On August 26, 2025 Puma unveiled Rosé’s first collection, revealing two iterations of the popular ‘Speedcat OG’ and the ‘Speedcat Ballet’ colorway as well as matching apparel pieces.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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And for parents, the Lemon Post is a bar that has both cocktails and matching mini mocktails for your little ones.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Comparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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