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relative to

PREPOSITION
about
Synonyms
WEAK
apropos as concerns as respects dealing with in connection with in relation to in respect to referring to regarding touching touching on
Antonyms
WEAK
afar away distant far remote

Example Sentences

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Children are especially vulnerable to polluted air because their lungs are still developing, they breathe more air relative to their body size, and they often spend more time outdoors, the report said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

With H-2A labor now cheaper relative to domestic farmworkers, visa holders are likely to fill at least one-fifth of all agricultural jobs in Santa Barbara County.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Here’s how they did on average, relative to the overall stock market, in the 30 days before and the 90 days after they touted the change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Within UnitedHealthcare, pricing is improving relative to elevated healthcare costs trends, while affordability initiatives are generating positive momentum, he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Positioning relative to the field is also critical.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand