as in against
in opposition or contrast to
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Recent Examples of versus
In the early 1900s, there were newspapers for every type of person: morning versus evening delivery, conservative versus liberal editorial pages, sensationalist versus straight-down-the-middle sensibilities, stories and ads targeting factory workers versus bankers and lawyers.
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Megan Greenwell, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
People are always going on about dualities: choice versus fate, protection versus destruction, stay versus go.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
The Sky played both of last season’s home games versus the Fever at 10,387-capacity Wintrust Arena, and the average resale ticket price for the Aug. 30 series finale between the teams spiked to $386, according to Logitix.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
As a result, the company can originate a loan at about one third of the cost of peers and close loans in an average of 21 days versus 45 days for its competitors.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 May 2025
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Megan Greenwell, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
People are always going on about dualities: choice versus fate, protection versus destruction, stay versus go.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
The Sky played both of last season’s home games versus the Fever at 10,387-capacity Wintrust Arena, and the average resale ticket price for the Aug. 30 series finale between the teams spiked to $386, according to Logitix.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
As a result, the company can originate a loan at about one third of the cost of peers and close loans in an average of 21 days versus 45 days for its competitors.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for versus
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Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets hits a double and drives in a run against the Colorado Rockies in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies during their game at Citi Field on May 30, 2025 in New York City.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The Dodgers were originally still planning to have Betts in the lineup Friday for their series opener against the New York Yankees, but he was ultimately scratched after his toe continued to give him problems before the game.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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“Versus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versus. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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