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as in equitable
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
the basic belief that everyone is entitled to equal opportunity in employment
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2
as in identical
resembling another in every respect
as far as I can see, except for the high price, the store-brand jacket is equal to the jacket with the designer label
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as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
looking for someone equal to the challenge of running a large state university
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as in composed
free from emotional or mental agitation
he proceeded, in an equal tone, to recount the terrible events of the day
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
a basketball player who truly has no equal in his sport
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as in to match
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has equaled Shakespeare's plays
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as in to mean
to be the same in meaning or effect
being confined to home for a whole weekend would equal a death sentence in the minds of a lot of teens
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as in to parallel
to be the exact counterpart of
in the British system a public school equals an American prep school
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Recent Examples of equal
Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
China retaliated with its own equal tariff against U.S. goods.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Bird also notes that U.S. employment law treats jobs as contracts between equals, assuming employees can negotiate for better PTO.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
Votes in favor of the recall also have to equal or exceed the number of votes cast at the last general election for that official, according to state law.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 22 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
That went against the South American country’s tradition of requiring visas from travelers based on the principle of reciprocity and equal treatment.
—Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
China retaliated with its own equal tariff against U.S. goods.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
Ancient communities of equals have seen the same success as those led by a king, but as time goes on, each form of governance eventually changes.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Bird also notes that U.S. employment law treats jobs as contracts between equals, assuming employees can negotiate for better PTO.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Of those units, streams comprise 283,000 (equaling 284 million on-demand official streams of the album’s songs).
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
Votes in favor of the recall also have to equal or exceed the number of votes cast at the last general election for that official, according to state law.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equal
Adjective
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The Culture community aimed at creating equitable business pathways for Black and Brown professionals.—
Brianne Garrett,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Like his Secretary of State, Cordell Hull, who spearheaded trade reform, Roosevelt understood that tariffs were a tax on poor and working Americans and regarded the use of the progressive income tax as a much more equitable—and economically advantageous—means of raising revenue.—
Time,
Time,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Now, less than two weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft, the Jets are in an almost identical set of circumstances.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Unlike European producers who moved toward clonal selection—using genetically identical cuttings to plant vineyards—Argentine growers continued using traditional massal selection, preserving a broader range of genetic material.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This lightweight and very liquid formula is suitable for all skin types.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The sets had their ups and downs: some of the improvisations were gorgeous, but the more composed elements felt messy.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Stability, the ability to remain composed, consistent and dependable, especially during times of change and stress, is the bedrock of trust and the quiet strength that allows others to feel secure and focused.—
Michael McFall,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With his 41st assist, Connor Bedard matched his rookie season’s 61 points, which lead the team.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Their best at any position or role is matched fairly well by other powers in the West.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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With its charming design, this backyard coop measures just over six feet long, five feet wide, and six feet high—meaning your chickens can fit comfortably into a small space.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Wakeful rest means just doing nothing: letting your mind relax.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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The ducks were seen April 1 on a frontage road that parallels Arizona State Route 101, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said in a Facebook post.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Reid's casting became central to the production's integrity—not only because of her acting ability but also because of her experience with dwarfism, which paralleled aspects of Natalia's identity.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Most golf fans with no real allegiance were rooting for McIlroy to complete the Slam after more than a decade of failures at Augusta National, just as most impartial baseball fans rooted for the 2016 Cubs to beat Cleveland and end their 107-year championship drought.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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The surprise move marked another unexpected twist in a long-running drama at the state Capitol as the state’s electric utilities battle fiercely against Gillett, a Simsbury attorney who critics say acts like a consumer advocate instead of an impartial utility regulator.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Equal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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