as in equivalence
the consideration of two or more things as equal
The speech deftly made an equation between the values of self-sacrifice and those of patriotism.
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Recent Examples of equation
Take the cake out of the equation and address his actions, which, on that day, were less than honorable.
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Maybe the unassuming, awkward guy who seems like an innocent bystander is actually the most powerful and volatile presence in this whole equation.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
Again, Tielemans and Kamara are taken out of the equation by Eze, Mateta and Sarr, which forces Cash to play the ball back to Konsa.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Miller said increasing commercial logging was part of the state’s equation, but also highlighted that the proceeds from such logging are reinvested in restoration projects that mitigate wildfires, such as weed abatement and prescribed burns.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2025
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Maybe the unassuming, awkward guy who seems like an innocent bystander is actually the most powerful and volatile presence in this whole equation.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
Again, Tielemans and Kamara are taken out of the equation by Eze, Mateta and Sarr, which forces Cash to play the ball back to Konsa.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Miller said increasing commercial logging was part of the state’s equation, but also highlighted that the proceeds from such logging are reinvested in restoration projects that mitigate wildfires, such as weed abatement and prescribed burns.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equation
Noun
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Yet, with a synopsis drawing equivalence with hit James Norton-starring BBC drama McMafia, which was itself based on a non-fiction book, this one could be ripe for an early option.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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There’s moral equivalence, and then there’s a total moral inversion.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One analogy that doctors use is to think of the nervous system as an automobile.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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To use a boxing analogy, the Giants at least have to get to one knee next season.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Substantial equivalency is a simple, common-sense standard.—
David Bloomfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The proficiency test is a five-part state exam held several times a year, or a higher level equivalency test for those not living in Italy.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equation. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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