1
as in to compare
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
a value system that equates money with success
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as in to refer
to describe as similar
you're being silly when you equate the talent of that pop star with the musical genius of Mozart
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as in to balance
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
you'll stop running up debts when you start equating what you spend with what you earn
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Recent Examples of equate
Many people equate koala parenting with attachment parenting, which was coined by William Sears, MD, in the 1980s, says Stephanie Edenburgh, CEO of Bizzie Mommy.
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
In the Oval Office Friday, Trump said the reduction in shipments from China means the United States is no longer losing money — a frequent if highly inaccurate refrain from the president that mistakenly equates a trade imbalance with losses.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
In a society that often equates American influence with might or money or celebrity, now our foremost representative on the global stage is a humble man in white robes, preaching love, justice, and mercy.
—Christopher Hale, Time, 9 May 2025
The host equated André's outfit to standing in line at the airport next to someone with a massive backpack.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 6 May 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
In the Oval Office Friday, Trump said the reduction in shipments from China means the United States is no longer losing money — a frequent if highly inaccurate refrain from the president that mistakenly equates a trade imbalance with losses.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
In a society that often equates American influence with might or money or celebrity, now our foremost representative on the global stage is a humble man in white robes, preaching love, justice, and mercy.
—Christopher Hale, Time, 9 May 2025
The host equated André's outfit to standing in line at the airport next to someone with a massive backpack.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
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Driving impressions The ’26 fairly leaps away from stops compared with its under-power predecessor.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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After all the votes were counted, Poland's electoral commission said Nawrocki had won 50.9 percent of the vote, compared with Trzaskowski's 49.1 percent.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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Enterprise Strategy Around Technical Debt Today, organizations need to balance reducing debt and developing new features, with strong data driving this decision-making.—
Shilpa Shastri,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The Queen of Pentacles reminds you to balance ambition with self-care in order to achieve this homeostasis.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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New steering column paddles adjust regenerative braking to recapture energy, but there’s no one-pedal setting to bring the bZ to a full stop.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2025
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Lightning equalize on the power play Tampa Bay got the first power play of the game with Matthew Tkachuk called for roughing.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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The reciprocal tariffs may stop short of his pledge to equalize with levels charged by foreign countries on U.S. goods, Trump told reporters.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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In 2020, a judge ruled that shareholders had been fairly compensated.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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If a borrower, in this case, the U.S. government defaults on its debt, the seller must compensate the buyer.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Each block is meant to accommodate a building with ground-floor storefronts topped by either residential units or office space and each with its own parking structure.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Bleacher capacity will increase from 1,886 people to 2,750 to accommodate larger crowds for football games, future graduation ceremonies and band competitions.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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