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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All the data equate to a bread-and-butter moment of outsize pleasure — salty, melty, nutty-malty, crunchy, porridge-y pleasure. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 Another common misconception is thinking length equates to quality. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 Much like rings on a tree, layers of cementum equate to years. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026 If the aircraft were the Air Force's older MQ-1 Predators that have largely been retired, the loss of two would equate to roughly $8 million total. — James Laporta, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equate to

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“Equate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equate%20to. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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