equate to
verb
equated to; equating to; equates to
: to be the same as or similar to (something) : to equal
Disagreement doesn't equate to disloyalty.
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That equates to roughly 2,000 slot machines, or enough ice to make well over a million Onda Civics.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
The higher the pile of mulch, doesn't equate to better or more beneficial.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Its grooves provide guests with a stronger grip and a more stable drink, equating to stress-free sipping.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
That drop would equate to the disappearance of the entire Moreno Valley Unified School District, which is one of the 25 largest school systems in the state.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
The higher the pile of mulch, doesn't equate to better or more beneficial.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Its grooves provide guests with a stronger grip and a more stable drink, equating to stress-free sipping.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
That drop would equate to the disappearance of the entire Moreno Valley Unified School District, which is one of the 25 largest school systems in the state.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Equate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equate%20to. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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