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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Events are understandably proud of being packed, but being so does not necessarily equate to a positive spectator experience.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 23 May 2026
And a transition to solar energy does not necessarily equate to energy independence.
—Isabella Elias, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
That would equate to a correction of 10% to 12%.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Missing out on a few hundred million viewers in India during this World Cup could equate to a loss of $300 million for FIFA on the most conservative end of $1 per fan.
—John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 23 May 2026
And a transition to solar energy does not necessarily equate to energy independence.
—Isabella Elias, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
That would equate to a correction of 10% to 12%.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Missing out on a few hundred million viewers in India during this World Cup could equate to a loss of $300 million for FIFA on the most conservative end of $1 per fan.
—John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
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“Equate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equate%20to. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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