stack up against

VERB

compare

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 weigh against another

Antonyms

STRONGEST

imbalance

STRONG

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

VERB

contrast

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contradict diverge vary

STRONG

balance bracket collate conflict depart deviate differentiate disagree distinguish hang mismatch oppose separate weigh

WEAK

be a foil to be contrary to be dissimilar be diverse be unlike be variable hold a candle to match up set in opposition set off stand out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree

STRONG

aid harmonize help join stay

WEAK

accord be alike be equal be similar coincide concur conform

VERB

weigh

Synonyms

STRONGEST

count import mean

STRONG

burden charge cumber cut impress lade matter militate press pull register saddle show signify tax tell

WEAK

be heavy be important be influential be something carry weight cut some ice

Antonyms

STRONG

exonerate leave alone

WEAK

ignore neglect

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One wonders how Mr. Ryan would stack up against such present-day aces as Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

And how does it stack up against tech giants like Amazon.com Inc.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025

The Brewers, plain and simple, failed to stack up against the defending World Series champions.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

India's Jasprit Bumrah is the leading cricketer on the planet right now, compiling a career that will stack up against any fast bowler to have played the game.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

"Not forgetting the full," added Reddy, "they say he's as big and strong as a bull elephant, and it's aching he'll be to stack up against you, Wilson."

From Bert Wilson on the Gridiron by Duffield, J. W.

stack up against

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