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juxtapose

verb

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To put things next to each other so their differences or similarities can be seen.

The exhibition will juxtapose the first sketch and the finished mural on one wall.
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The radio producer chose to juxtapose a short announcement with the much longer letter that had inspired it.
From An announcer off duty.
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