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
Persuasive essays comparing restaurants covered in peer-feedback notes.
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Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
And the difference is even starker when comparing the value of their rosters.
—Madhulika Pathak, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Thus, comparing Levi’s Stadium to Azteca is unfair.
—Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
By comparing interspecies cooperation with communication systems found within species and in other mutualistic relationships, the authors provide a broader framework for understanding how cooperation emerges and persists.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
At first, comparing the careers of the two groups might seem absurd.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026
Is comparing yourself to other people a good or bad thing?
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 19 June 2026
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.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 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
Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
And the difference is even starker when comparing the value of their rosters.
—Madhulika Pathak, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Thus, comparing Levi’s Stadium to Azteca is unfair.
—Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
By comparing interspecies cooperation with communication systems found within species and in other mutualistic relationships, the authors provide a broader framework for understanding how cooperation emerges and persists.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
At first, comparing the careers of the two groups might seem absurd.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026
Is comparing yourself to other people a good or bad thing?
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 19 June 2026
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.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparing
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There is a version of leadership that confuses visibility with impact, equating big initiatives and dramatic turnarounds with strong leadership.—
Monica Cutia,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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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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True investment success hinges on identifying this crucial gap between what the market anticipates and what a company delivers, emphasizing that price discipline is paramount, regardless of a business's inherent quality.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Tomato Wilt Due To Water Stress The first step to managing tomato wilt is identifying the cause of the problem.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Congress approved a bill that authorized a $40 million purchase of a project – started but abandoned by France on Colombian land – to build the Panama Canal, linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Annecy the event risks outgrowing Annecy the town, with organizers already introducing a shuttle system linking the center to accommodations father away.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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There is an underground tunnel connecting the main hotel and the lobby/restaurant building, which makes navigating the area much easier in a wheelchair or for those looking to avoid a cold (but quick) commute.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The challenge is connecting human language and visual understanding with the motor actions required to interact with the physical world.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 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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California Highway Patrol officers began pursuing a vehicle matching the suspect's description near Castaic Lake.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Sasha opted for a white off-shoulder top with a matching skirt, paired with a thick brown belt featuring a large circular buckle.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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“Comparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparing. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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