as in against
in opposition or contrast to
It's your word versus his. She explained the use of a semicolon versus a colon.
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Recent Examples of versus
Hughes encouraged his Breakfast Club actors to improvise and contribute their own insights, resulting in the film being celebrated for centering on character, conversation and vulnerability, versus spectacle.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2025
OpenAI and Anthropic have since created government-specific tools but have yet to receive authorization to sell their products to U.S. government agencies directly, versus through an approved reseller.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Honeywell stock has underperformed the market in 2025, down nearly 3% year to date versus the S & P 500's 9.7% gain.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Whether for a good cause or a social contribution, Mars’ opposition to Saturn and Neptune in Aries creates friction between your desire to pay it forward, versus your personal passion projects.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2025
OpenAI and Anthropic have since created government-specific tools but have yet to receive authorization to sell their products to U.S. government agencies directly, versus through an approved reseller.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Honeywell stock has underperformed the market in 2025, down nearly 3% year to date versus the S & P 500's 9.7% gain.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Whether for a good cause or a social contribution, Mars’ opposition to Saturn and Neptune in Aries creates friction between your desire to pay it forward, versus your personal passion projects.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for versus
Preposition
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With just one goal and one assist (both against Red Bull Salzburg, when he was named player of the match) in five games in the United States, Alonso planned to bench Vinicius Jr for the semi-final against PSG.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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Ahead of the Dodgers' game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Vanessa and their daughters — Natalia, 22, Bianka, 8, Capri, 6 — were spotted commemorating the basketball star's legacy.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The Dragon undocked and landed Aug. 9 off the California coast with Ayers and three other Crew-10 members.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The White House meeting took place three days after President Trump held direct talks with President Putin in Alaska.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Versus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versus. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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