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or equalling
1
as in matching
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has equaled Shakespeare's plays
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2
as in coming (to)
to be the same in meaning or effect
being confined to home for a whole weekend would equal a death sentence in the minds of a lot of teens
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3
as in paralleling
to be the exact counterpart of
in the British system a public school equals an American prep school
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Recent Examples of equaling
Among all the districts in Maricopa County, Higley has proposed one of the priciest overrides for property owners, equaling $383 a year in property taxes for the average homeowner within district boundaries.
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
An autonomous system equaling the best human fleets signals that automation is moving from theory to reality.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
That fuzzy little patch is our Milky Way Galaxy’s next-door neighbor, over 2 million light-years away, with just one light year equaling almost 6 trillion miles.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City fell five short of equalling this record in May 2024, with their defeat by Manchester United in the FA Cup final meaning their unbeaten streak ended at 35 games.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
If so, BetMGM will ship back bonus bets equaling the first wager amount.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The Angels also struck out 18 times, equaling a season-high.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
That’s significant because natural gas is the leading source of US electricity generation, making up about 40% of the total – equaling all of coal and renewables combined, according to the EIA.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Three months after Liverpool celebrated a record-equalling 20th title, the Premier League is back.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
An autonomous system equaling the best human fleets signals that automation is moving from theory to reality.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
That fuzzy little patch is our Milky Way Galaxy’s next-door neighbor, over 2 million light-years away, with just one light year equaling almost 6 trillion miles.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City fell five short of equalling this record in May 2024, with their defeat by Manchester United in the FA Cup final meaning their unbeaten streak ended at 35 games.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
If so, BetMGM will ship back bonus bets equaling the first wager amount.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The Angels also struck out 18 times, equaling a season-high.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
That’s significant because natural gas is the leading source of US electricity generation, making up about 40% of the total – equaling all of coal and renewables combined, according to the EIA.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Three months after Liverpool celebrated a record-equalling 20th title, the Premier League is back.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equaling
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For the outing, Swift, 35, wore a Thom Browne RWB stripe-detail polo shirt, which retails for $1,110, with a matching Thom Browne Asymmetric wool miniskirt priced at $2,360.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The two-pack comes in six different colors with matching lids that include steam release vents, so your soup can reheat evenly and safely with no more splatters.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Much like Dream Warriors, The Cell features confrontations within what are essentially dreamscapes, paralleling the way that Vecna enters in the minds of his victims in the fourth season of Stranger Things.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Coffee spent a century growing and paralleling the tavern, or bar, with both places focused on beverages but flourishing as a location for socializing.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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The two have been close since meeting at a 2014 Oscars after-party.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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To this day, it's celebrated as one of the most iconic musical pairings ever captured on television — a shimmering handoff between generations and a snapshot of two powerhouse voices meeting in perfect harmony.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The 85-point margin of victory marked a Hornets program record, surpassing the 71-point, 86-15 rout of San Francisco State in 1974.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Perez is just 15 home runs shy of surpassing Hall of Famer George Brett (317 homers) for the most in franchise history.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Restaurants can earn one, two or three stars, each level signifying a higher degree of excellence.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Nov. 2025
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According to Accenture’s 2025 Pulse of Change report, 27% of organizations are already investing in AI agents across multiple parts of their enterprises, signifying the real value AI is creating.—
Daniel Kendzior,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Look, Penn State fans need something positive here to remember, so let’s turn to a White Out in 2013 when Robinson soared far above Channing Stribling, seemingly suspended in midair, to haul in a miracle heave from Christian Hackenberg that set up a tying touchdown en route to a four-overtime win.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Acuff then missed a potential game-tying three-pointer with seven seconds left, though the Razorbacks came up with another offensive rebound that survived a challenge by Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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That trio joined Trae Young and Luke Kennard on the sidelines, meaning Atlanta was without its top-two ball handlers in Young and Johnson, and five of its top seven players overall.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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After an office romance begins, employee retention at the organization drops by six percentage points, meaning turnover is 14% greater than in comparable firms.—
Emily Nix,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The vibrant look included what appeared to be head-to-toe body paint emulating Camilla’s surprise stripes.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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From past to present, Brandy remains a style icon worth emulating.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Equaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equaling. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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