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or in comparison (with)
as in in contrast (to)
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compared to
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The travel was major compared to Carson, which traveled 13 miles.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
30 May 2026 -
The latest federal data shows that spending at gas stations in April surged a whopping 21% compared to last year.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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“In comparison (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20comparison%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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