COMPARING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

comparing

verb

present participle of compare

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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contrasting

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 But the only clinical trial data that Dyson has been able to provide to Allure is a four-week study of 60 subjects, comparing the results of a manual toothbrush and a CameraJet. — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026 By comparing these to oxygen-proton collisions from the same run as a control, the researchers concluded that there was jet quenching or parton energy loss in these collisions. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 When comparing loans, look at the total repayment cost, including fees, not just the monthly payment. — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 When comparing private student loans, use APR to make a more apples-to-apples comparison between offers with similar terms. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South are their own schools, and there are unique characteristics of our schools that should prohibit us from comparing us to one another. — Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 His system corrects for that by comparing each coach against the specific difficulty of what he was actually given, not a league-wide baseline. — Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Which is why her character flicks through YouTube plastic surgery videos and stares at older women on the bus, comparing her wrinkles and checking her neck for any signs of sagging. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026 Remind her that each of you is different and comparing doesn’t work at all. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparing

Verb

The study’s authors are careful to frame Qurayyah Painted Ware as an example of ancient brand-making, rather than directly equating it with a modern multinational brand.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Others on Wall Street, however, see higher levels of risk, equating Meta's case to Big Tobacco in the 1990s when tobacco companies had to pay billions for misleading the public about the safety and potential harms of their products.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of equating

Verb

That day in the spring brought the work of several tenacious investigators – with the assist of genetic genealogy – closer to identifying the remains.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
And many doctors who certify deaths in emergency rooms and hospitals, or for patients who die at home, don't have protocols for confidently identifying heat impacts, says Khatana.

— Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of identifying

Verb

Jupiter supports Saturn today, linking stronger self-worth with professional progress.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
The iconic destination woos visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique network of bridges and canals linking neighborhoods across the Venetian lagoon.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of linking

Verb

Moving between Paris and Belo Horizonte, the film explores grief, migration, Black identity and the invisible ties connecting women across generations.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Lacking modern long-distance communication, Romans relished any opportunity for connecting with each other in person, even in the restroom.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of connecting

Verb

For two different transitions, the researchers measured displacements of about 240 ± 16 nanometers and 463 ± 20 nanometers, closely matching their theoretical predictions of roughly 232 and 464 nanometers.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Shortly after leaving the residence, DeLong initiated a call about a suspicious person after locating a man near a vehicle matching the description provided by the woman, according to the police chief.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026