versus

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Recent Examples of versus The same goes for your visions of the future versus your current reality. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025 McDonald’s biggest pullback in spending came from low-income consumers, which is down nearly double digits versus a year ago. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 May 2025 Now that the rankings are less competitive versus just a few days ago, ABBA benefits greatly, as its Gold: Greatest Hits compilation returns to multiple tallies at the same time, once again reestablishing itself as a bestseller – and in several formats, no less. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 The Capitals asserted their dominance in the East’s 1 versus 8 series, a year after getting swept as the underdog in it by the New York Rangers. Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for versus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for versus
Preposition
  • Public integrity cases, such as the indictment that was dropped against New York Mayor Eric Adams or conviction of former Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., are among the highest-profile cases the department prosecutes.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 20 May 2025
  • The charges were brought against Barnett on May 9, and a warrant for his arrest was issued by a judge three days later.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 May 2025
Preposition
  • This feature will launch in 650 cities around the world, with the company planning to add more every day.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Some homes and businesses bounced back relatively quickly, while others languished in complicated situations with insurance companies and a drought of cash flow.
    Gwen Rockwood, Arkansas Online, 15 May 2025

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“Versus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versus. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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