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

That distinction — chosen versus imposed — is what separates a line that builds anticipation from one that simply frustrates. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 July 2026

The report, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Loss Prevention Research Council and sponsored by Sensormatic Solutions, revealed that other methods of external theft, fraud and scams had increased in 2025 versus 2024. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

Maye then hit Brown on a slant route from an empty formation that generated a cushy matchup for him versus linebacker Christian Elliss. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2026

Chicago — In the Big Ten versus SEC throwdown, leave it to Curt Cignetti to shut the door on the entire conversation. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 July 2026