as in against
in opposition or contrast to
It's your word versus his. She explained the use of a semicolon versus a colon.
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Recent Examples of versus
This week provided another stark example, this time showing us the difference between valuing federal prosecutors who feel a duty to uphold the law, versus political hacks who feel only fealty to Trump.
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Chris Brennan, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Meanwhile, rising nationalist sentiment and government emphasis on national security in China have led to a shift in perception about the value of American versus Chinese universities.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
If 10 percent of people are going to be cruel no matter what and 10 percent will be merciful no matter what, then the greatest battle of our lives, the real one, is not good versus evil.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
Over 20 years, stocks yielded 10.4% a year, versus 7.8% for the 60/40 mix and 6.7% for the diversified portfolio.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Chris Brennan, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Meanwhile, rising nationalist sentiment and government emphasis on national security in China have led to a shift in perception about the value of American versus Chinese universities.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
If 10 percent of people are going to be cruel no matter what and 10 percent will be merciful no matter what, then the greatest battle of our lives, the real one, is not good versus evil.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
Over 20 years, stocks yielded 10.4% a year, versus 7.8% for the 60/40 mix and 6.7% for the diversified portfolio.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for versus
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Public integrity cases, such as the indictment that was dropped against New York Mayor Eric Adams or conviction of former Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., are among the highest-profile cases the department prosecutes.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The charges were brought against Barnett on May 9, and a warrant for his arrest was issued by a judge three days later.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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However, the legendary musician put a twist on the song with a folk interlude midway through the song.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Keep a few extra bucks in your wallet while keeping things safe with these Memorial Day Home Security Deals.—
& John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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“Versus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versus. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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