as opposed to
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—used to refer to something that is different from what has just been mentioned
The car gets 30 miles per gallon, as opposed to last year's model, which got only 25.
They use fresh fish, as opposed to fish that has been frozen.
I'd say she is a good player, as opposed to a great one.
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Rationalists believe in using logic to make decisions and create rules, as opposed to historical precedent or emotion.
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Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Available for just $81 today in some hues, as opposed to its usual $108, the durable hauler is laptop-friendly, luggage-compatible, and comes with a crossbody option.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
Like any great hero, finding out the truth is more important than landing a more low-key lunch of chicken fingers as opposed to the specifically-scented bento boxes her mother makes for her.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Duffy claimed the aim of New York State’s pricing plan is to raise revenue for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), as opposed to reducing congestion.
—Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
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Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Available for just $81 today in some hues, as opposed to its usual $108, the durable hauler is laptop-friendly, luggage-compatible, and comes with a crossbody option.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
Like any great hero, finding out the truth is more important than landing a more low-key lunch of chicken fingers as opposed to the specifically-scented bento boxes her mother makes for her.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Duffy claimed the aim of New York State’s pricing plan is to raise revenue for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), as opposed to reducing congestion.
—Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
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“As opposed to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20opposed%20to. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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