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as in equates
to describe as similar
reviews that compared the adventure movie to a thrilling ride on a roller coaster
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as in identifies
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 compares
That's because Chapter 7 eligibility depends on the bankruptcy means test, which compares your income to state medians and allowable expenses.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Here’s what to know about who qualifies, how much Wi-Fi typically costs and how American’s policy compares with other major airlines.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The pairing of literary and filmmaking masters, which spanned five features over a quarter of a century, recalled that of Graham Greene and Carol Reed, but nothing in movie history quite compares.
—John Penner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Kanton compares the current situation to the 2017-18 season, when storms didn’t show up until mid-January and into February.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Here’s a look back at how our current snowfall compares with previous seasons.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
That compares with 43,982 electric vehicles GM sold in fourth-quarter 2024 and full-year EV sales of 114,432.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Legendary investor Warren Buffett’s favorite market indicator, which compares a measure of the total value of the US stock market to the value of US economic growth, is also flashing a warning sign.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
According to Google, Gemini analyzes data on 250 million places and compares it with Street View images to find the most visible and useful landmarks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compares
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Without institutional support, parents are left with a narrative of drudgery—one that equates children with the loss of time, money, and opportunity.—
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That shift equates a stream by a YouTube or Spotify subscriber to two and a half streams by a non-subscriber.—
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The plaque is expected to find a temporary spot in the Senate in the coming days, while the architect of the Capitol identifies a more permanent home.—
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For someone who’s been an actor for 60 years and identifies so deeply with the work, that was an existential crisis.—
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For members of the Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network, a coalition of nonprofits that operates a hotline for reports of ICE activity and connects residents with legal and community support, the risk is not theoretical.—
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Disneyland's monorail is a historic transportation system that connects the park.—
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Meanwhile, the omniscient, just-the-facts-ma’am narration relates the days and times and events with an efficiency that speaks to us of the unstoppable nature of fate.—
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The Fund has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates.—
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In one scene, Edward likens the couple's star-crossed romance to a lion falling in love with a lamb.—
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Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker likens this pillow to the feeling of a crisp autumn night, cracking your window to get a fresh breeze.—
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“Compares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compares. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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