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
Like President Reagan, those pushing for democracy promotion equated political freedom with strengthening free markets and thereby lessening the attraction abroad to movements—including but not limited to communism—that aimed to redistribute resources to reduce economic inequality.
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Time, 3 Sep. 2025
As LendingTree's analysts noted, respondents were more than twice as likely to equate wealth with a lack of financial worries as making a six-figure salary (23 percent) or boasting a net worth of over $1 million (26 percent).
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Organizations often equate leadership with charisma.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
These evolutionary bursts could also be equated with splitting or speciation events.
—Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
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Time, 3 Sep. 2025
As LendingTree's analysts noted, respondents were more than twice as likely to equate wealth with a lack of financial worries as making a six-figure salary (23 percent) or boasting a net worth of over $1 million (26 percent).
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Organizations often equate leadership with charisma.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
These evolutionary bursts could also be equated with splitting or speciation events.
—Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
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In Vietnam, 89% of respondents were pleased with the general cost of living, while 87% of respondents said their disposable household income was about or more than enough to lead a comfortable life, compared with a global 40% and 69%, respectively, according to the report.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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This guide compares the best internet providers in Idaho by price, speed and availability, while also highlighting ways to find the fastest connection and programs that may lower your monthly bill.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Leading nominee Lady Gaga, Latin Icon Award recipient Ricky Martin and viral video breakouts Sombr and Conan Gray showcased MTV's commitment to balancing veterans and upstarts during the 2025 VMAs.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Communal feasts in century-old homes, polished raw bars, and menus that balance nostalgia with creative ambition can all be found in Music City.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Values are adjusted for teams whose stadium economics are expected to improve soon, such as the Buffalo Bills and the Tennessee Titans, who are scheduled to move into new stadiums in 2026 and 2027, respectively.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Eustachian tubes connect the middle ears to the back of the nose and throat, and help equalize air pressure inside the ears.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Quakes’ Chicho Arango almost equalized things but his shot from the top of the box was deflected and then tipped over the crossbar by Austin goalkeeper by Brad Stuver over the crossbar.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Pixel’s Magic Editor leverages generative AI tools, which can remove objects in the background, alter lighting, and realistically change the entire mood of a phone (a bright middary sun can easily be compensated for).—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Efficient, neat, always available as a means of compensating for her (completely justified) fear of not being a brilliant enough copywriter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bayrou had argued that young people in France are being burdened with years of debt to accommodate boomers.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Lovevook Tote features a padded laptop compartment and multiple interior pockets, accommodating everything from a wallet to lip gloss.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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