comparison shop

verb

Definition of comparison shopnext
as in to shop (around)

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Recent Examples of comparison shop Patients now have the ability to comparison shop, evaluate options and manage costs – but often without clear pricing. — Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026 Use services such as Google Flights to comparison shop and set up alerts for price changes. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026 First, comparison shop your auto insurance policy to see what other providers may be offering you. — Jim Wang, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 As you comparison shop, keep an eye out for any prices that seem standout. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for comparison shop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparison shop
  1. clash
  2. quarrel
  3. exchange
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  • The record labels’ personas and allies clashed in what came to be known as the battle between the East and West Coast rap worlds.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Israel continues to clash with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and Hamas operatives in Gaza, while the Houthis have attacked ships in the Red Sea.
    — Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of clash
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  • During his time in the Senate, Brattin was previously a member of the Conservative Caucus, which later rebranded as the Missouri Freedom Caucus, a group of hard-charging lawmakers that frequently quarreled with GOP leadership.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
  • After their return to the Negev Lot and Abraham both have large flocks of livestock, but their herders begin to quarrel.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
Definition of quarrel
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  • The report also said that, according to the student, nude photographs were exchanged between the two.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Gunshots were exchanged, leaving Knight injured and Shakur mortally wounded; Shakur died days later from his injuries.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of exchange

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“Comparison shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparison%20shop. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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