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versus

[vur-suhs, -suhz] / ˈvɜr səs, -səz /
PREPOSITION
against
Synonyms


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Statistics Canada also revised its May data to indicate shipments rose by a faster 1.6%, versus the earlier estimate of a 1.3% gain.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

“It’s a very traditional Democrat versus Republican split,” DiCamillo said, adding that it would be surprising to see major shifts in the numbers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Whether that makes financial sense depends on how much subsidy you’d save by returning the bonus versus the tax value of keeping it and the interest and other costs of the loan.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

That’s what helps it keep that same energy as me finding out I’m playing Crystal in “Hairspray” versus me finding out that I have an Emmy nomination.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

“It’s going to take me some time to get where you are with this. I don’t become fearless just because I know my options are do something and die versus do nothing and still die.”

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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