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as in equating
to describe as similar
reviews that compared the adventure movie to a thrilling ride on a roller coaster
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as in identifying
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 comparing
Take time to research lenders, comparing terms, rates and customer reviews to find one that fits your business needs.
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Chris Scharman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The research is thought to be the first head-to-head study comparing the two popular injectable weight-loss medicines, and its findings could help doctors prescribe the two GLP-1 drugs in a more efficient way.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Dec. 2024
During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last month, the Big Bang Theory alum opened up about motherhood, jokingly comparing looking after her daughter to taking care of a drunk best friend.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
By comparing an individual's DNA, mitochondria or Y chromosome to tens of thousands of others in a database, computers can identify similarities and differences.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
After comparing phone and Wi-Fi usage with prewar levels, the military then estimated the proportion of residents who remained in each sector.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
By comparing the incidence rates of each disease before and after its vaccine was introduced, the authors determined that between 1924 and 2011, more than 100 million cases of contagious disease were prevented by vaccinations.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Palantir is by far the most expensive stock on the S&P by its price-to-sales ratio, a metric comparing companies’ trailing 12-month revenues to its market value.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Graphic Tees with Fun Internet Sayings Carter also critiqued graphic tees emblazoned with quirky internet sayings, comparing their rise to the with mustache motifs.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Chris Scharman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The research is thought to be the first head-to-head study comparing the two popular injectable weight-loss medicines, and its findings could help doctors prescribe the two GLP-1 drugs in a more efficient way.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Dec. 2024
During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last month, the Big Bang Theory alum opened up about motherhood, jokingly comparing looking after her daughter to taking care of a drunk best friend.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
By comparing an individual's DNA, mitochondria or Y chromosome to tens of thousands of others in a database, computers can identify similarities and differences.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
After comparing phone and Wi-Fi usage with prewar levels, the military then estimated the proportion of residents who remained in each sector.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
By comparing the incidence rates of each disease before and after its vaccine was introduced, the authors determined that between 1924 and 2011, more than 100 million cases of contagious disease were prevented by vaccinations.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Palantir is by far the most expensive stock on the S&P by its price-to-sales ratio, a metric comparing companies’ trailing 12-month revenues to its market value.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Graphic Tees with Fun Internet Sayings Carter also critiqued graphic tees emblazoned with quirky internet sayings, comparing their rise to the with mustache motifs.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Those images were released as police requested the public's assistance in identifying the man, who fled the train.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Still, researchers are working on identifying biomarkers in gut bacteria that someday could help tailor decisions on how to use existing therapies — or develop new treatments.Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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What was the vibe like linking back together, being in that same creative space?Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
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In households, inexpensive robotic appliances will prevail over conventional devices, providing greater protection, linking, and ease of use.Mark Minevich, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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This serves as the connecting point between two sides of the barracks that lead Tóth to Erzsébet.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2025
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Bird Buddy plans to launch the Petal camera on Kickstarter this spring, continuing their mission of connecting technology with nature in engaging and user-friendly ways.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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But one address matching the profile just listed with ties to the founder of the National Press Club, one of the world’s leading professional organizations for journalists.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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For the ultimate in coziness, team these beige wide-leg pants with the matching Stealth Knit Cardigan from the label, along with Leset’s Romy Mule.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Comparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparing. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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