compare (with)

Definition of compare (with)next
as in to stack up (against or with)
to come near or nearer to in character or quality nothing compares with the literary achievement of Shakespeare

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  • Most debates assume intelligence is fundamentally computational, that scaling models will approximate more of what human beings do and that the primary questions ahead involve productivity, regulation and ethics.
    Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Custom millwork may not seem like the easiest route for those tied to a lease or lacking carpentry connections, so there are a few ready-to-ship options that can approximate the look.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
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  • Trump blames vandalism for the troubles with the reflecting pool renovation, announces people are being arrested.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • The first-of-its-kind event reflected a party eager to experiment and broaden its appeal beyond the traditional political crowd.
    Adam Beam, AJC.com, 22 June 2026
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  • After deciding on the right type of pet, start the adoption process and lean on shelter staff to help match you with an animal that fits your lifestyle.
    Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 26 June 2026
  • Tim Edwards, Cal Fire Local 2881 president, says that the current salary calculation formula, which matches firefighter pay with other state workers salaries, does not account for inflation or the amount of overtime state firefighters are working.
    Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
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  • With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
    Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Tracy had approached the team about a contract extension late in the 2005 season, a bold request considering the team’s record.
    Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
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“Compare (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compare%20%28with%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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