as in similar
having qualities in common
two comparable selections that are hard to choose between
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Recent Examples of comparable
Since then, comparable talents Maxx Crosby, Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt all received new contracts elsewhere that re-set the market to a point Parsons should now command a position-record deal worth well over $40 million per year.
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Greg Cote
august 5, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
While midsize data centers typically use 300,000 gallons daily, comparable to consumption by 1,000 households, large-scale facilities such as those recently built or planned in Texas can consume as much as 4.5 million gallons daily.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka now face 20 percent, down from the earlier 37 percent and 47 percent and now comparable to that for Vietnam’s 20 percent announced in July.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
The main point of contention is officer pay, with the union seeking wages comparable to surrounding agencies.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
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Greg Cote
august 5, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
While midsize data centers typically use 300,000 gallons daily, comparable to consumption by 1,000 households, large-scale facilities such as those recently built or planned in Texas can consume as much as 4.5 million gallons daily.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka now face 20 percent, down from the earlier 37 percent and 47 percent and now comparable to that for Vietnam’s 20 percent announced in July.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
The main point of contention is officer pay, with the union seeking wages comparable to surrounding agencies.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparable
Adjective
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While the data shows a spike in crime in these areas, citywide data shows that crime is occurring at similar rates to last year.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
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Although the payments would be similar to the 2020 payments issued at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, rebates differ from stimulus checks.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This is analogous to what occurs with respect to ACIP’s recommendations for vaccines.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The process might be analogous to how amino acids spontaneously formed simple organic molecules roughly 4 billion years ago.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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One of my pieces was authenticated through eBay, and the leather, stitching, canvas, and quality are alike.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Here are two reasons why partners do not necessarily need to be alike to be happy, according to the 2025 study.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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To insulate them from political interference, such reports are released on a strict schedule and are not available even to the B.L.S. commissioner (or to the President) until shortly before they are made public.—
Fergus McIntosh,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
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Legionella bacteria is one of the more dangerous microbes that can enter and grow in such water.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Comparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparable. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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