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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2
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
Five Hundred Years of Religion in America means this is not just another history going back to 1776, and this is not a book that equates religion with Christianity.
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Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
The webpage equates undocumented immigrants with extraterrestrials.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 June 2026
Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
A lot of people equated cruelty with strength, and a lot of them aren’t going to be able to come back from that.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 1 June 2026
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Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
The webpage equates undocumented immigrants with extraterrestrials.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 June 2026
Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
A lot of people equated cruelty with strength, and a lot of them aren’t going to be able to come back from that.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
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Parisi Coffee barista Taryn Nugen said Monday was likely the busiest day the shop has had, comparing the week to its holiday rush as Argentina fans packed tables before heading to the Fan Fest.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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But comparing every barcode is time-consuming.—
John Pavlus,
Quanta Magazine,
17 June 2026
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Lozier and other candidates running against de Borbon believe that a new board could balance the interests of residents, investors and guests, use Airbnb fees for the benefit of the building and create a model of coexistence.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Adidas’s everyday sneakers can handle 20,000 steps without ruining an outfit, perfectly balancing cool with comfy.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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Police adjust barricades at a security checkpoint at Nassau Street and Maiden Lane.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Management Incentives Change The Situation Investors spend a great deal of time adjusting earnings forecasts by a few percentage points.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The South Koreans nearly equalized in the 87th minute when Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel stopped a header from close range by Cho Gue-sung, then made an even better save of Yang Hyun-jun's attempt on the rebound, extending his right arm to keep the ball from crossing the line.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The South Koreans pressed through the end but could not equalize.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Powell’s release comes nearly one year into Georgia’s new system to compensate the wrongfully convicted.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
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When fibroblasts were lost, the ones that remained appeared to compensate.—
Peter Jurich,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
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While earlier concepts called for flip-up chairback seating throughout the stadium, engineers determined the historic venue's existing structure could not accommodate those seats without significantly reducing capacity or requiring major reconstruction.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security is changing the guidelines for Iran’s national soccer team ahead of its third World Cup match on Friday to accommodate extra time afforded to other countries in the tournament, an agency spokesperson said.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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