compare
verb (used with object)
to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences.
is comparing
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present progressiveof compare (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
All I’m doing is comparing their words to the facts.
From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026
Politically, when someone on your own side is comparing you to dog mess, you know something has gone wrong - especially when they're doing it to try and be supportive.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025
Coon: It’s meaningful that Mike set this season in Thailand, in a Buddhist country, because, of course, if you look at the tenets of Buddhism, one of the great sufferings is comparing mind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2025
One of the most enjoyable parts of dissecting this dense album is comparing notes with other fans; everyone seems to have their own quirky and somewhat inexplicable preferences.
From New York Times ● Apr. 9, 2024
And as we shall soon see, wording should never be varied when a writer is comparing or contrasting two things.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
