as in against
in opposition or contrast to
It's your word versus his. She explained the use of a semicolon versus a colon.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of versus
Date/Time Performance of State Street's private credit ETF, the first approved by the SEC, over the past year versus the aggregate bond index.
—
Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
But there’s a difference too between the window to PVOD versus to SVOD.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
Gone is the dreary Juicy from last week’s lip sync versus Nini.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
There is a difference in legitimizing a person’s agenda versus finding common ground.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for versus
Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
But there’s a difference too between the window to PVOD versus to SVOD.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
Gone is the dreary Juicy from last week’s lip sync versus Nini.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
There is a difference in legitimizing a person’s agenda versus finding common ground.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for versus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for versus
Preposition
-
Glidden turned himself in to the police on Sunday and was released on a $5,000 bond, denying the allegations against him.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Wirtz announced the news in an interview on CHSN before the team’s season finale against the San Jose Sharks at the United Center.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Preposition
-
Our next significant system is on track to arrive Friday afternoon, with showers and a few strong to severe storms possible.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
-
The announcement comes at a time when the White House has been signaling a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East, as continuing negotiations with Tehran remain under discussion.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Versus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versus. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
