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or contrasted (with)
as in in contrast (to)
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compared to
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The deaths mark the 47th and 48th homicides in Kansas City in 2026, compared to 63 at this time last year, according to data tracked by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings.—
Caroline Zimmerman
May 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026 -
Your body uses more energy to break down protein compared to fats and carbs, which slightly increases calorie use during digestion.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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“Contrasted (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrasted%20%28to%29. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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