compare (with)

verb

Definition of compare (with)next
as in to stack up (against or with)
to come near or nearer to in character or quality nothing compares with the literary achievement of Shakespeare

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compare (with)
  1. approximate
  2. reflect
  3. match
  4. approach
Verb
  • Historically, businesses relied on segmented data from surveys and feedback forms to approximate consumer preferences.
    Gary Drenik, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The 1850-1900 average is used as a baseline to approximate the period before the addition of greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas.
    Andrew Freedman, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of approximate
Verb
  • If Nielsen’s findings do reflect broader population trends the implications could be profound.
    Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • These areas accounted for 71% of corporate deal activity through Q3 2024, reflecting strong demand and strategic importance.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of reflect
Verb
  • Last year, Ree, Ladd, Jamar, Paige and Todd wore matching reindeer outfits.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
    Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of match
Verb
  • Meanwhile, a man, later identified as the suspect, approached the woman with a garment and—instead of using it to smother the fire—fanned the flames with the cloth.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The same can't be said about right back, though, given that Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez - who isn't a natural in that area of the pitch - are both approaching their mid-30s.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of approach
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