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Recent Examples of comparison
For comparison, Ingenuity traveled about 2,310 feet on its longest flight.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
That comparison has broken down as the company has become more and more profit-driven: GPT-1 was highly preliminary research, a concept before a proof of concept, and four years removed from the release of ChatGPT.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year after a DNA match identified Brewer as a possible suspect, Austin detectives traveled to Massachusetts to obtain a sample of the man's DNA for direct comparison.
—Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
By comparison, the fellow first-round rookie quarterbacks from his draft class — Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams and Drake Maye — are all starting for their respective teams.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
That comparison has broken down as the company has become more and more profit-driven: GPT-1 was highly preliminary research, a concept before a proof of concept, and four years removed from the release of ChatGPT.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year after a DNA match identified Brewer as a possible suspect, Austin detectives traveled to Massachusetts to obtain a sample of the man's DNA for direct comparison.
—Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
By comparison, the fellow first-round rookie quarterbacks from his draft class — Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams and Drake Maye — are all starting for their respective teams.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparison
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This analogy highlights the system's ability to enhance natural movement without overpowering it, making mobility more accessible and appealing to a wider range of users.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Those reaching for a historical analogy to the current zeitgeist should look to the mid-1990s, according to JPMorgan’s Tyler.Bloomberg, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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In the long term, the consequences of the non-renewal of the pipeline agreement could shift the entire geopolitical energy equation.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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All are laden with easy and convenient features like flipping and folding seats but if driving dynamics are part of the equation the Honda dealership should be the first stop, not just for families, but anyone that needs massive amounts of utility in a smartly sized vehicle.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Science and quackery cannot be treated as having scientific and moral equivalence.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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There is no moral equivalence between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2024
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Several states already treat completion of the DP as equivalent to a high school diploma, but Oregon became the first to extend the same equivalency to the career program.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Connor said a mandate of the design team is to make sure both the app and the website have functional equivalency in terms of the user experience, which obviously extends to accessibility.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Visibility The International Olympic Committee’s decision to mandate gender parity in athlete participation is a significant step forward, not just in terms of societal progress but also in terms of business benefits.Aniela Unguresan, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Three-time defending state champion Gilbert Perry still is the team to beat this year, but the parity in Arizona is greater than ever.Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
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The trait has a strong association with physical health, which underscores its practical benefits.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recently, the association also opened a scholarship fund.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Winfield proposed removing the $70 million from the plan’s funds for Tucson’s Bus Rapid Transit project and using that funding for contingency and wildlife linkages.Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
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Will the linkage of climate and trade actually help cut global emissions?Justin Worland/Baku, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Comparison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparison. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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