analogizing

verb

present participle of analogize
as in comparing
to describe as similar analogized the White House scandal to a cancer that was spreading to every internal organ of the body

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  1. comparing
  2. equating
Verb
  • The review was criticized at the time for comparing the United States to Denmark, a much smaller county that provides universal health care to its citizens.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Krueger is bullish on how all forms of internal load data can further individualize training regimens for athletes, comparing the evolution of the space to the introduction of GPS-tracking data into sports.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of comparing
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  • However, the article warns against equating token consumption with productivity or business value.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Some comics readers have taken issue with King’s past, equating his service with pro-war sentiment.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of equating
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