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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
There have been about 120,000 tech layoffs in 2026 so far, nearly equaling 2025’s total.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
This represented the swiftest construction clip for multifamily units since November 2021, equaling 17% growth above the 2021-25 average.
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Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
Vega is 26 light-years away from Earth, with one light-year equaling nearly six trillion miles.
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Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
Upfront, Bakambu, who at the time of writing is one goal away from equaling former Norwich City striker Dieumerci Mbokani as DR Congo’s all-time top-scorer with 22, and Newcastle United’s Yoane Wissa will be relied upon for goals.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Sanfilippo is a fatal pediatric neurodegenerative disorder, with each delay in treatment equaling permanent neurological decline.
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Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
But this year’s Indy 500 didn’t miss equaling last year’s rating by much, giving IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials proof that the series has continued momentum.
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Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Spotify hasn't shared estimates for how much of its content is AI-generated, but Deezer recently said 44% of its new uploads are AI-generated, equaling around 2 million tracks per month.
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James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Banchero also scored 45 points for a playoff career high — but missed 7 of 12 free throws — and fell one point short of equaling the franchise postseason record shared by Tracy McGrady and Dwight Howard.
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ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
This represented the swiftest construction clip for multifamily units since November 2021, equaling 17% growth above the 2021-25 average.
—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
Vega is 26 light-years away from Earth, with one light-year equaling nearly six trillion miles.
—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
Upfront, Bakambu, who at the time of writing is one goal away from equaling former Norwich City striker Dieumerci Mbokani as DR Congo’s all-time top-scorer with 22, and Newcastle United’s Yoane Wissa will be relied upon for goals.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Sanfilippo is a fatal pediatric neurodegenerative disorder, with each delay in treatment equaling permanent neurological decline.
—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
But this year’s Indy 500 didn’t miss equaling last year’s rating by much, giving IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials proof that the series has continued momentum.
—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Spotify hasn't shared estimates for how much of its content is AI-generated, but Deezer recently said 44% of its new uploads are AI-generated, equaling around 2 million tracks per month.
—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Banchero also scored 45 points for a playoff career high — but missed 7 of 12 free throws — and fell one point short of equaling the franchise postseason record shared by Tracy McGrady and Dwight Howard.
—
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equaling
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Swift wore a yellow Simkhai Lydia Jacquard mini dress paired with matching yellow heels.
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The three main types of non-compliance in labeling included fiber percentages not matching the actual material makeup, items containing different or cheaper fibers than those listed on the label, or simply incorrectly declaring or naming fibers on labeling.
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And in many Indigenous societies, the color, length, and placement of fringe acted as a coat of arms, signifying one’s family, tribe, or position in the community.
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The agency issued an El Niño Advisory on Thursday morning, signifying that Earth has crossed a key threshold into El Niño territory.
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In the ensuing years, the Action Day organization has blossomed, its growth paralleling the rise of the Silicon Valley innovation machine.
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The a-coda vowel is preferred on some coda types, paralleling some human languages where tones are preferred on some vowels.
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Their lives gradually shift after meeting No Yeong-ju, an optimistic singing instructor played by Im Ji-eun, whose positive outlook encourages both women to confront their past.
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The warning is the second issued by UCSB police since May, when an 18-year-old freshman reported she was raped and strangled after meeting a man at a Sigma Pi fraternity party before returning to her dorm at Tropicana Gardens in Isla Vista.
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First, President Dillon asked for existing data centers to be grandfathered in the ordinance, meaning operating data centers can expand without following these rules.
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The resulting bio-char demonstrated a heating value of 29 MJ/kg, meaning that burning 1 kg of the fuel will provide 29 MJ of thermal energy.
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The park discipline saw Japan's 15-year-old Mizuho Hasegawa achieve the highest women's park score ever recorded, surpassing reigning world champion Sky Brown.
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Lonnie has plenty stacked against him, not least of all his own son, who is inching closer to surpassing his status in the golf world — people are even starting to call him the Hawk, a torch that had to have been pried out of his father’s hand.
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But beyond emulating his career, Daniel also wants to leave the kind of impact on others that his father has.
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In pursuit of achieving his dreams and emulating his hero Alberto Contador, Spain’s last Grand Tour champion, Ayuso has recently turned to self-help books.
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As Dubner himself acknowledged in the anniversary foreword, the original book was written without a central thesis tying everything together.
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In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE, Risico says Wilder, who had already killed multiple women, electrically shocked different parts of her body after tying her up in a motel room.
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“Equaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equaling. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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