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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The remaining 8 million acres are up for grabs, but the state and conservation nonprofits hope to convince land owners to take conservation easements or sell to the state as opposed to developers.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Executives must build leadership development systems that unlock leadership potential, as opposed to simply rewarding performance.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
In addition, the bill would require an early voting certificate to be signed by a voter as opposed to a mail affidavit envelope for those voting early in-person.
—Cameron Arcand | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
There seems to be a more accepting atmosphere around Trump in 2024, as opposed to his 2016 victory, which many viewed as a fluke.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Executives must build leadership development systems that unlock leadership potential, as opposed to simply rewarding performance.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
In addition, the bill would require an early voting certificate to be signed by a voter as opposed to a mail affidavit envelope for those voting early in-person.
—Cameron Arcand | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
There seems to be a more accepting atmosphere around Trump in 2024, as opposed to his 2016 victory, which many viewed as a fluke.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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“As opposed to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20opposed%20to. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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