COMPARABLE Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

comparable

adjective

ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl

Definition of comparable

as in similar

having qualities in common two comparable selections that are hard to choose between

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Recent Examples of comparable While comparable sales had begun to recover, some questioned whether those investments would generate enough earnings growth to justify the stock's premium valuation. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 The only comparable case in the last three years involved Los Nogales, a restaurant in Meeker, which allegedly dispensed antibiotics and non-narcotic cough medicines. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2026 Though Pochettino’s new contract details were not released, even four more years at a comparable salary would push $24 million. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Holt-Lunstad led a meta-analysis of 148 studies tracking millions of people over years and often decades, finding that chronic loneliness and isolation carry a mortality risk comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comparable

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Conditions at similar holding rooms in San Francisco were challenged in a recent lawsuit, and the agency was ordered by a federal judge to improve conditions and reduce the length of time that people were kept there.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Program advances from concept to flight testing Operating the aircraft from multiple locations was another key objective, requiring crews to adapt to changing conditions similar to those expected in contested environments.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of similar

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Fulton sees it as analogous to the insight embedded in a Visa network but reaching deeper into people's financial lives.

— Peter High, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The companies describe the technology as analogous to Global Entry for international travelers, in that pre-verified goods move through compliance checks faster because customs isn’t starting a full risk review every time.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of analogous

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Later on Friday, Infantino said the plan was to strengthen such bodies, not divide world soccer.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026
However, many states still require such reporting, and lawyers advise companies to continue collecting this data voluntarily to avoid future legal issues.

— Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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