as opposed to

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—used to refer to something that is different from what has just been mentioned
The car gets 30 miles per gallon, as opposed to last year's model, which got only 25.
They use fresh fish, as opposed to fish that has been frozen.
I'd say she is a good player, as opposed to a great one.

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Brown noted that, ideally, a high-proof spirit will have more complex flavors from the barrels it's aged in as opposed to an overpowering alcohol flavor. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Expanding insurance coverage for elective egg freezing, as New York state is exploring, as opposed to relying on employer subsidies which perpetuate inequities and the administrative burden on self-paying patients, is a critical step. — Pooja Yerramilli, STAT, 28 Oct. 2026 The concept runs on a carbon-composite shaft drive as opposed to a traditional chain. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 For several years, Compass has been offering sellers an option to keep their listings private as opposed to being submitted to their local multiple listing service. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as opposed to

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“As opposed to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20opposed%20to. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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