comparing

VERB

examine in contrast

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze contrast correlate equal match measure study

STRONG

approach balance bracket collate confront consider contemplate divide examine hang inspect juxtapose observe oppose parallel ponder rival scan scrutinize segregate separate touch weigh

WEAK

hold a candle to match up place in juxtaposition set against set side by side size up stack up against weigh against another

Antonyms

STRONGEST

imbalance

STRONG

aid assist combine desegregate discard disregard forget gather help ignore join leave neglect support unite

VERB

liken, equate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

connect correlate equal link match relate

STRONG

allegorize approach assimilate balance equate parallel resemble standardize vie

WEAK

approximate to be in the same class as be on a par with bear comparison bring near come up to compete with distinguish between draw parallel hold a candle to identify with make like notice similarities put alongside show correspondence stack up with tie up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disconnect imbalance

STRONG

differ disagree

Example Sentences

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Comparing today’s action to the peak of the greatest American stock bubble ever is always going to invite pushback.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Comparing multiple lenders and looking beyond just the interest rate to the full breakdown of fees and terms can make a meaningful difference, she said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Comparing waiting lists in Scotland with the rest of the UK is challenging due to differences in how the figures are recorded by the different health services.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Comparing their individual awards track records, Coogler’s best director Oscar nod for “Sinners” is his career first versus Anderson’s fourth.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

Comparing my tiny challenge with what he must have faced made me feel more confident.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals