Synonyms of versus

versus

preposition

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

• against
• with
• anti
• contra
• agin
• contrary to
• compared to
• in contrast (to)
• in comparison (to)
• contrasted (to)
• athwart
• as opposed to

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of versus

Beyond the operational improvements Danaher is famous for, there is a classic David-versus-Goliath story waiting in the wings that could hand Danaher and investors a nice kicker. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Shortly after taking office, Kennedy began expressing interest in looking at rates of autism and other conditions among vaccinated versus unvaccinated children, and has raised the idea multiple times, according to five current and former officials. — CNN Money, 16 July 2026

For large parts of the World Cup, his subsitutions were good — versus Croatia and Mexico especially — but not so much against Norway and definitely not yesterday. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026

First, expect to be an active learner versus a passive tourist. — Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 16 July 2026