COMPARING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

comparing

verb

present participle of compare

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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contrasting

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 Trust reduces hesitation, especially when people are comparing options fast and looking for a reason to stay. — Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 By comparing shadows at two locations, the Greek polymath Eratosthenes becomes the first person to accurately calculate the circumference of the earth. — New York Times, 17 July 2026 By comparing the seven locations with satellite imagery, photos and videos taken during the renovation process, the analysis found that all of the failures occurred at the seams — lines between two areas that were painted at different times. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026 In the absence of specific rules, DMD has had to evaluate each new proposal on a case-by-case basis, comparing the facilities to projects with similar resource needs. — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 16 July 2026 When comparing a stock truck with no side steps to one equipped with a premium upgrade, the difference becomes immediately noticeable. — New Atlas, 13 July 2026 Rodríguez also said officials continue comparing hospital admissions, morgue records and reports submitted by relatives in an effort to identify people who remain unaccounted for. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 In turn, enrolling with the first company that returns a call rather than comparing fee structures and projected net savings across several providers is one of the most direct ways to overpay for the same basic service. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Organizing inspection information in one platform could also simplify record-keeping and reduce the time spent comparing data from multiple sources. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparing

Verb

Some comics readers have taken issue with King’s past, equating his service with pro-war sentiment.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 July 2026
This anxiety often leads to rumination, where individuals endlessly ponder potential outcomes without actual preparation, mistakenly equating thinking with problem-solving.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of equating

Verb

In the video, the worker wore an ID badge identifying her as a union member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
This includes identifying what messages resonate, where deals stall and how buyers respond over time, while giving teams the context to adapt in real time.

— Tom Burke, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of identifying

Verb

Bab al-Mandab, which translates as the Gate of Tears, is located at the southern end of the Red Sea and is a critical gateway to the Suez Canal, linking Europe and Asia through one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Secure linking enables public institutions to do better for people, and private companies to eliminate waste and create benefits throughout entire industries.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of linking

Verb

The next section to the north, connecting through South Miami to the edge of Coral Gables, is virtually finished and set to officially open next month — though construction fencing is gone and people are already using it.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Chevron is exploring a pipeline connecting Iraq’s oil patch with the Mediterranean Sea via Syria.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 July 2026