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
Experts have said there is no evidence that equates ending the use of antidepressants to ending the use of heroin or to suggest that people on SSRIs are more likely to be violent.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
But even the most sensitive parenting can’t fully insulate boys from the cultural forces that equate masculinity with stoicism, dominance, and economic power—pressures that can shape male identity across class lines, and that can have societal reverberations.
—Joshua Coleman, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
In his remarks, Mr. Trump equated diversity with incompetence, and effectively aligned himself with people who use diversity, equity and inclusion, or D.E.I., as a proxy for race, a dog whistle for white grievance, and a catchall for societal ills.
—Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Many organizations still equate corporate communications with PR.
—Sal Viveros, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
But even the most sensitive parenting can’t fully insulate boys from the cultural forces that equate masculinity with stoicism, dominance, and economic power—pressures that can shape male identity across class lines, and that can have societal reverberations.
—Joshua Coleman, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
In his remarks, Mr. Trump equated diversity with incompetence, and effectively aligned himself with people who use diversity, equity and inclusion, or D.E.I., as a proxy for race, a dog whistle for white grievance, and a catchall for societal ills.
—Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Many organizations still equate corporate communications with PR.
—Sal Viveros, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Shares have stumbled all year, losing more than 39%, compared with a 0.6% decrease for the Dow.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Moreover, the poorest homeowners received about half as much to rebuild their homes compared with higher-income homeowners (disparities that researchers say cannot be explained by relative repair costs).—
Jeremy Ney,
Time,
21 May 2025
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House Republicans were split on the matter as their caucus has called for a two-year wage freeze for state employees in order to balance the state budget currently being negotiated as the regular legislative session’s June 4 adjournment approaches.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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Diorio said the increase was necessary to balance the budget amid federal cuts and economic uncertainty.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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While some tariffs have been paused or adjusted since early April, many remain in effect.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Then in a controversial moment a few minutes later, Pele assisted on Chinaglia’s equalizing goal.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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Will these deals focus on equalizing tariff rates – a process that many, if not most, of the affected countries seem ready to undertake? Or will new, zero-sum U.S. trade rules apply?—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 Apr. 2025
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As outlined in the court documents, Capital One did not admit wrongdoing but agreed to compensate affected customers for foregone interest and provide additional payments to those holding certain accounts.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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And pitchers such as Banda have had to compensate as a result.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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High ceilings will accommodate the potential use of aerial drones, and the flooring will be treated with Electrostatic Discharge protection to prevent harmful static buildup between sensitive electronics and robots.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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Instead of buying an ebike and having to charge its battery at home or carry a charger around to top-up at an accommodating cafe, Yamaha set up ENYRING to offer a battery swap alternative.—
Paul Ridden
May 16,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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