compare (with)

verb

Definition of compare (with)next
as in to stack up (against or with)
to come near or nearer to in character or quality nothing compares with the literary achievement of Shakespeare

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compare (with)
  1. approximate
  2. reflect
  3. match
  4. approach
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  • The League of Nations, bereft of U.S. support, languished into impotence, and only in the aftermath of World War II did the United States begin to approximate Wilson’s vision of a Pax Americana.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Also, parameter size approximates AI model capability, though different-sized AI models perform differently depending on how they were trained and architected.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of approximate
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  • However, hybrid roles such as CISO/CIO or Chief Risk Officer command higher pay, reflecting the strategic value of these positions.
    Tony Bradley, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Is the rest of the family welcoming to you, or does your fiancé’s sister’s behavior reflect the vibe of the whole family tree?
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of reflect
Verb
  • What to know about Powerball To score a jackpot in the Powerball, a player must match all five white balls and the red Powerball.
    Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Settings and behavior for this app almost precisely match those of the Android version.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of match
Verb
  • Another victim, an 85-year-old woman, refused to leave her home as the fast-moving Palisades Fire approached, preferring instead to stay behind with her beloved pets.
    Ray Sanchez, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The movie will be released as Burns' directorial debut, 1995's The Brothers McMullen, is approaching its 30th anniversary.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of approach
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