comparison shop
verb
comparison shopped; comparison shopping; comparison shops
intransitive verb
: to compare prices (as of competing brands) in order to find the best value
comparison shopper noun
Example Sentences
The Internet allows consumers to comparison shop with ease.
Recent Examples on the Web Higher earners also have the cash reserves and time flexibility to comparison shop for groceries or other goods, while average Angelenos have to buy essential goods such as toilet paper piecemeal and face the rising prices week by week. 
Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2022 For example, upcoming rules will require providers to display program features and costs in a standardized way so that consumers can comparison shop for the best internet deals. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2022 There’s a pretty good chance you comparison shop for other things, so why not your gas? Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2021 Station owner Sam Zavaro has noticed customers making a more concerted effort to comparison shop. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2022 Proponents said the requirement will help consumers comparison shop and also tamp down on gender stereotypes that hurt children who play with toys marketed to a different gender. Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2021 Sneaky surcharges also deny consumers the opportunity to effectively comparison shop. Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2021 While certainly not unique to Tesla, extended delivery/wait times give consumers ample time to comparison shop and possibly switch orders to a competitor’s EV that would be available sooner. David Trainer, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021 And don't do what too many buyers do and fail to comparison shop. Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 31 Oct. 2021 See More
Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2022 For example, upcoming rules will require providers to display program features and costs in a standardized way so that consumers can comparison shop for the best internet deals. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2022 There’s a pretty good chance you comparison shop for other things, so why not your gas? Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2021 Station owner Sam Zavaro has noticed customers making a more concerted effort to comparison shop. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2022 Proponents said the requirement will help consumers comparison shop and also tamp down on gender stereotypes that hurt children who play with toys marketed to a different gender. Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2021 Sneaky surcharges also deny consumers the opportunity to effectively comparison shop. Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2021 While certainly not unique to Tesla, extended delivery/wait times give consumers ample time to comparison shop and possibly switch orders to a competitor’s EV that would be available sooner. David Trainer, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021 And don't do what too many buyers do and fail to comparison shop. Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 31 Oct. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1970, in the meaning defined above
comparison shop
verb
as in to shop (around)
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- shop (around)
- clash
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- quarrel
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- deal
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- argue
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- hawk
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- chaffer
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- Giugliano in Campania
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- Giulio Romano
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- give
- give (oneself) up to (something)
- give (someone or something) a clean bill of health
- give (someone or something) a wide berth
- give (someone or something) a/the once-over
- give (someone) a break
- give (someone) a call
- give (someone) a drubbing
- give (someone) a hard time
- give (someone) a piece of one's mind
- give (someone) a ring
- give (someone) a rollicking
- give (someone) a run for his/her/your/their money
- give (someone) a shout
- give (someone) a spanking