as in equivalence
the consideration of two or more things as equal
The speech deftly made an equation between the values of self-sacrifice and those of patriotism.
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Recent Examples of equation
The Rockies’ inexperience and lack of talent on the roster are part of the equation and reflected in the inside numbers.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
But there are aspects of these equations that defy explanation.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 May 2025
Delicious food in abundance has always been part of our value equation.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Bringing the mineral salt accord into the equation adds that earthiness and airiness, while also softening the scents’ floral notes.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 17 May 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
But there are aspects of these equations that defy explanation.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 May 2025
Delicious food in abundance has always been part of our value equation.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Bringing the mineral salt accord into the equation adds that earthiness and airiness, while also softening the scents’ floral notes.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for equation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equation
Noun
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By seeking asset-token equivalence and regulatory interoperability, the company is building what could become a common framework not just for startups and DeFi protocols, but for banks, hedge funds, and asset managers as well.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Richter seems to reject the notion of typology altogether, pushing instead the idea of visual equivalence to its limits, exposing how images (regardless of weight or meaning) can be trivialized through repetition.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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During a Cannes Festival press conference earlier this month, Lee drew an analogy between awards shows and basketball.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
31 May 2025
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Going back to train analogies, think of John Henry, the 19th-century folk hero.—
Greg Edwards,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Leaving prison with $20 and a high school equivalency certificate, Fauteck straightened up.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The aforementioned traditionalists adopt Tether’s strategy, using US dollar deposits and Treasuries to maintain the 1:1 equivalency.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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