compared to
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or compared with
: in relation to (something else) : measured or judged against (something else)
I'm a slob compared to my roommate.
This rain is nothing compared to what we got yesterday.
Today's quiz was easy compared with the last one.
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But there is still top-six forward potential in his future, and draft evaluators liked his puck skills compared to those of other top prospects from this class.
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 16 June 2025
In federal elections, New York City women consistently vote at higher rates than men: 69% compared to 65%.
—Sharon Sewell-Fairman, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025
Some fans cited lower ticket prices overseas compared to the U.S. as a motivating factor for traveling.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Lando Norris could do no better than seventh in qualifying, compared to third on the grid for his teammate Oscar Piastri.
—ArsTechnica, 16 June 2025
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 16 June 2025
In federal elections, New York City women consistently vote at higher rates than men: 69% compared to 65%.
—Sharon Sewell-Fairman, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025
Some fans cited lower ticket prices overseas compared to the U.S. as a motivating factor for traveling.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Lando Norris could do no better than seventh in qualifying, compared to third on the grid for his teammate Oscar Piastri.
—ArsTechnica, 16 June 2025
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“Compared to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compared%20to. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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