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.
Examples of equate to in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
While regulatory frameworks being developed in Europe, Asia and other countries are creating conditions in which local-currency stablecoins can exist, this doesn’t necessarily equate to demand.
—
Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
That equates to about 358 deaths per year, or seven deaths per week.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The fee can range from 1% to 3% of the purchase amount, meaning larger purchases equate to higher overall fees.
—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Desperation simply did not equate to risks and quality in these teams’ second group game.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for equate to
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
That equates to about 358 deaths per year, or seven deaths per week.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The fee can range from 1% to 3% of the purchase amount, meaning larger purchases equate to higher overall fees.
—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Desperation simply did not equate to risks and quality in these teams’ second group game.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for equate to
Cite this Entry
“Equate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equate%20to. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
