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as in equating
to describe as similar
reviews that compared the adventure movie to a thrilling ride on a roller coaster
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as in identifying
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
compared the restaurant's food to the nectar of the gods
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Recent Examples of comparing
At the event, a recruitment party for prospective employees, Musk’s main selling point was speed — touting the company’s pace in developing products, and creating AI tools in a fast and nimble environment, comparing xAI to an SR-71 jet.
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Richard Nieva, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Kantar published an experiment comparing synthetic data with a real human panel.
—Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Elite colleges still count when comparing the return on investment among institutions in the same field.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
After comparing before-and-after photos, researchers noted that the people had fuller upper and lower cheeks and appeared younger after doing face yoga.
—Erica Sweeney, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Richard Nieva, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Kantar published an experiment comparing synthetic data with a real human panel.
—Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Elite colleges still count when comparing the return on investment among institutions in the same field.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
After comparing before-and-after photos, researchers noted that the people had fuller upper and lower cheeks and appeared younger after doing face yoga.
—Erica Sweeney, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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Based on my experience leading a web design and digital marketing agency, here are my tips for identifying the keywords that can help customers find you.Anthony Savino, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The labeling process involves identifying and categorizing your thoughts to gain some emotional distance and clarity.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The emphasis on connectivity between spaces continues in the primary suite, a duplex with an open staircase linking the sleeping accommodation on the upper deck to an equally private office and sitting room on the main deck below.Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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During the investigation, Hogan’s head was found in Gein’s house, linking him to her disappearance.Keith Langston, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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The explosions took place around the Plaza of the Three Powers, an iconic square in Brasilia connecting the principal buildings of Brazil’s three branches of federal government.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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If there’s no connecting flight to your destination on the day itself, Korean Air includes a free night’s stay at the five-star Grand Hyatt Incheon.MaryLou Costa, contributor, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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Country music superstar and Tennessee native Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts, with her Dollywood Foundation and other businesses matching the amount.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Comparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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