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or equalling
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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 signifying
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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as in supplementing
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
Hadjar has scored points in several races thus far and is placed tenth in the Drivers' Standings with a tally of 37 points, equaling F1 veteran Nico Hulkenberg's total.
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Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Three months after Liverpool celebrated a record-equalling 20th title, the Premier League is back.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Revisions are statistical refinements equaling a minuscule slice of the overall job market.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
Tesla has seen by far the biggest percentage decline at 33%, equaling $386 billion in value.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
With Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark looking on, Hermann Maier wins the giant slalom for his 13th victory this season, equaling one of the mightiest alpine skiing records.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Serena Williams notably reached four grand slams singles finals but on each occasion narrowly missed out on capturing a record-equaling 24th major, while Azarenka herself reached the US Open final in 2020.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Cleveland won its 48th game of the season Tuesday, equaling its win total from all of last year and, at 48-10, owns the 11th-best record through 58 games in league history.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
On Monday, Francis’ hospital stay will hit the 10-day mark, equaling the length of his 2021 hospital stay for surgery to remove 33 centimeters (13 inches) of his colon.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Three months after Liverpool celebrated a record-equalling 20th title, the Premier League is back.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Revisions are statistical refinements equaling a minuscule slice of the overall job market.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
Tesla has seen by far the biggest percentage decline at 33%, equaling $386 billion in value.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
With Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark looking on, Hermann Maier wins the giant slalom for his 13th victory this season, equaling one of the mightiest alpine skiing records.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Serena Williams notably reached four grand slams singles finals but on each occasion narrowly missed out on capturing a record-equaling 24th major, while Azarenka herself reached the US Open final in 2020.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Cleveland won its 48th game of the season Tuesday, equaling its win total from all of last year and, at 48-10, owns the 11th-best record through 58 games in league history.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
On Monday, Francis’ hospital stay will hit the 10-day mark, equaling the length of his 2021 hospital stay for surgery to remove 33 centimeters (13 inches) of his colon.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equaling
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Finish with a cognac suede belt to add texture to the look while matching the gold buckles on your flats.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Exclusivo Mezcla Reversible Lightweight Quilt Set The Exclusivo Mezcla Quilt Bedding Set includes a reversible quilt and two matching pillow shams to tie the look together.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The September full moon is also called the harvest moon, signifying the end of the growing season.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, the Music Biz conference relocated from Tennessee to Atlanta, signifying a need to be in the place where music is thriving.—
Jewel Wicker,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
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World leaders and scientists hoped to avoid surpassing this threshold under the Paris Agreement.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile both warring parties have been accused of mass human rights abuses, with the death toll of the conflict likely surpassing 400,000.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The relationship also resonates personally for Stephens, paralleling her own life with her husband.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Erin is a Category 2 hurricane and is tracking north-northeast, away from the East Coast, but was still generally paralleling it Thursday.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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The improvements came in the passing attack, with wideout Javen Nicholas recording a career-best 11 catches for 122 yards, coming just one shy of tying Austin Duke’s program reception record of 12.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, Democrats have worked to nationalize the race by tying Earle-Sears to Trump and his efforts to slash the federal workforce.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Family told Boydston that the children’s mother was nearing the end.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Toyota Motor , Honda Motor — The Japanese automakers popped 2% and 1%, respectively, after Reuters reported that Japan and the US were nearing a deal to lower auto tariffs, citing a Japanese government source.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Since then, Pate says the band has written more music, including a song for a potential season two, after meeting one of their musical inspirations Cage the Elephant.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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After meeting with city officials, the festival added more water stations and shaded areas.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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Bella meaning beautiful and Luna translating to moon, which could relate to their popularity given their bilingual meanings.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, the commonwealth was one of two states with a split legislature, meaning Republicans held the state Senate and Democrats the House.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Equaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equaling. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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