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as in equated
to describe as similar
reviews that compared the adventure movie to a thrilling ride on a roller coaster
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as in identified
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
compared the restaurant's food to the nectar of the gods
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Recent Examples of compared
Some economists suggested last week's rise could be statistical noise, and the total number remains relatively low compared with history.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Next-generation therapies, which include combinations of GLP-1 drugs and other peptides, are being studied for their potential to better preserve muscle and bone compared with GLP-1 drugs alone.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
The trailer alone has roughly 18,000 dislikes, compared with just 767 likes, meaning 96% of those who rated the video gave it a thumbs down.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
To investigate, the team compared genomic data across primates , and their findings appear to support their suspicions.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
Some economists suggested last week’s rise could be statistical noise, and the total number remains relatively low compared with history.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
No large-scale study has directly compared menstrual blood collection with vaginal self-swabs—a gap the authors of the new paper acknowledge.
—Christina Szalinski, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
Let’s politely say that compared with the rest of the nation, Californians love live entertainment – occasionally at a sporting event.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Night owls had a 16% higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack or stroke, compared with intermediate chronotypes, over a period of almost 14 years of follow-up.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Next-generation therapies, which include combinations of GLP-1 drugs and other peptides, are being studied for their potential to better preserve muscle and bone compared with GLP-1 drugs alone.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
The trailer alone has roughly 18,000 dislikes, compared with just 767 likes, meaning 96% of those who rated the video gave it a thumbs down.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
To investigate, the team compared genomic data across primates , and their findings appear to support their suspicions.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
Some economists suggested last week’s rise could be statistical noise, and the total number remains relatively low compared with history.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
No large-scale study has directly compared menstrual blood collection with vaginal self-swabs—a gap the authors of the new paper acknowledge.
—Christina Szalinski, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
Let’s politely say that compared with the rest of the nation, Californians love live entertainment – occasionally at a sporting event.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Night owls had a 16% higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack or stroke, compared with intermediate chronotypes, over a period of almost 14 years of follow-up.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compared
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Jones has often equated that factor to using a credit card, meaning a bill will eventually come due.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Google’s Sundar Pichai has equated AI to the discovery of fire or electricity in its ability to democratize information.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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The shooter was identified as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, who had a long history mental health issues and interactions with the police, McDonald said at a news conference on Wednesday.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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McDonald said a clear motive was not identified, nor was a specific target.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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That can include your contacts, photos, location, or linked social media accounts like Instagram or Spotify.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Three weeks before John’s birth, an investment firm linked to Silvia purchased the mansion in Arcadia, where Guojun and Silvia moved in with Susan, Jefferson, John, and, eventually, many of the other children.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Pima County Sheriff's Department said investigators so far have not identified any suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles connected to the case.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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One of the most exciting playoff games in recent memory — a quarterback duel between Buffalo’s Josh Allen and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes — ended abruptly in a 42-36 Chiefs win when Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce on an eight-yard touchdown pass.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Consanguinity refers to relationships in which parents are biologically related, most commonly first cousins.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the leading cause of injury and injury-related death in individuals over 65, falls can be devasting physically, emotionally, and financially for patients.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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In Gallup’s roughly 80 years of polling, Trump’s approval toward the end of his first calendar year in office (36%) was lower than any other incoming president at the same point in time (only matched by Trump himself in his first term).—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The 30-year-old American matched what Vonn did in the 2010 Winter Olympics, winning the downhill gold medal.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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