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comparing

VERB

examine in contrast

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analyze contrast correlate equal match measure study

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approach balance bracket collate confront consider contemplate divide examine hang inspect juxtapose observe oppose parallel ponder rival scan scrutinize segregate separate touch weigh

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hold a candle to match up place in juxtaposition set against set side by side size up stack up against weigh against another

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imbalance

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aid assist combine desegregate discard disregard forget gather help ignore join leave neglect support unite

VERB

liken, equate

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connect correlate equal link match relate

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allegorize approach assimilate balance equate parallel resemble standardize vie

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approximate to be in the same class as be on a par with bear comparison bring near come up to compete with distinguish between draw parallel hold a candle to identify with make like notice similarities put alongside show correspondence stack up with tie up

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disconnect imbalance

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differ disagree

Example Sentences

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Warren Buffett in 2001 famously said that comparing the stock market’s value to GDP was one of his favorite rules of thumb for working out whether it was overvalued or undervalued.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Album cuts like “$T. LOSER” and “WHAT IS IT LIKE, TO BE LIKED?” find Slayyyter caught up comparing herself to other artists.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

He posted relentlessly, often comparing his music to artists like Steve Lacy and Omar Apollo to find his fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He referred to McArthur as “Tammy Two,” comparing her to McArthur’s friend Tammy Blanchard.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

You guys kept comparing statistics and talking about the playoffs.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy