as opposed to
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—used to refer to something that is different from what has just been mentioned
The car gets 30 miles per gallon, as opposed to last year's model, which got only 25.
They use fresh fish, as opposed to fish that has been frozen.
I'd say she is a good player, as opposed to a great one.
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That all depends on how much the Bills value having the No. 2 spot, which would secure a home game in the divisional round as opposed to potentially playing a road game as No. 3.
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Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
As written, the bill would change the reporting date for existing entities to January 1, 2026 (as opposed to the original January 1, 2025).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
His plan would also let parents use the CTC to offset their payroll tax liability along with receiving the credit as regular installments throughout the year, as opposed to in a lump sum during the tax season.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
Finneas did almost as much pacing on stage during his opening set as Billie did running during the subsequent performance — and in formal wear, as opposed to his sister’s action-ready soccer jersey, Dodgers cap and basketball shorts.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
As written, the bill would change the reporting date for existing entities to January 1, 2026 (as opposed to the original January 1, 2025).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
His plan would also let parents use the CTC to offset their payroll tax liability along with receiving the credit as regular installments throughout the year, as opposed to in a lump sum during the tax season.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
Finneas did almost as much pacing on stage during his opening set as Billie did running during the subsequent performance — and in formal wear, as opposed to his sister’s action-ready soccer jersey, Dodgers cap and basketball shorts.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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“As opposed to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20opposed%20to. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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