compares (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of compare (with)
as in measures up (to)
to come near or nearer to in character or quality nothing compares with the literary achievement of Shakespeare

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  1. approximates
  2. reflects
  3. approaches
  4. matches
Verb
  • Neither actor went for an exact impersonation, although Brill approximates Fauci’s Brooklyn accent.
    — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Catnip for film-geek conversation, but rarely does a movie arrive that approximates an answer.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of approximates
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  • The project also reflects the increasing importance of reliable manufacturing capacity in industries that depend on sophisticated electronic, sensing and space-related technologies.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • This roster also reflects The District’s appeal to brands expanding selectively — with Adam Lippes, Pucci, Altuzarra and Maison Francis Kurkdjian choosing it for their Texas debuts, alongside Biologique Recherche’s sole Texas residence.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of reflects
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  • As El Gouna approaches its 10th edition, Shawky says the next step is strengthening CineGouna’s international presence and developing more year-round activity beyond the annual festival.
    — Essie Assibu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
  • General view of tourists taking selfies at North Bund in Shanghai, China, as Typhoon Dolphin approaches the country.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of approaches
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  • But even in considering the easy road ahead, there are still chances to see how Dallas matches up with some of the NFC’s top squads.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The partial exception is Black Beauty, which has a bulk chemistry that matches orbital measurements.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of matches
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