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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 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
Shortstop Zach Neto made his 11th error of the season on Saturday night, equaling his total from all of last season.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 7 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
As Liverpool announced their decision to part ways with Arne Slot on Saturday, there was a sense of regret at how things fell apart for the manager who delivered them a record-equalling 20th league title just 12 months ago.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 5 June 2026
And if the interest expense on our gigantic and ballooning national debt of $39 trillion weren’t already running at nearly $1 trillion a year, bigger than Medicare spending and equaling two-thirds of Social Security outlays, the half-point upward shift would likely prove manageable.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 30 May 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
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 7 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
As Liverpool announced their decision to part ways with Arne Slot on Saturday, there was a sense of regret at how things fell apart for the manager who delivered them a record-equalling 20th league title just 12 months ago.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 5 June 2026
And if the interest expense on our gigantic and ballooning national debt of $39 trillion weren’t already running at nearly $1 trillion a year, bigger than Medicare spending and equaling two-thirds of Social Security outlays, the half-point upward shift would likely prove manageable.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 30 May 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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Lead drama actor holds essentially steady at 78, nearly matching last year’s 77, when 134 names crowded the ballot.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Vitinha — Portugal/PSG The passing hub of Europe’s best club side comes into this World Cup in fine form, fresh from matching the great Xavi by completing 141 passes in last month’s Champions League final.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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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.—
Matthew Cappucci,
Washington Post,
11 June 2026
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When presented as a wall installation, the pages are transmuted into an object signifying nothing but the imitation of writing by a depersonalized other.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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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.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
12 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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Others say the appeal comes from meeting people outside their usual circles.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Per data from the 2024-25 school year, only slightly more than 30% of high school juniors across the state were meeting or exceeding the standard for math.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Instead, a Paraguayan defender tipped it into the open goal, meaning that technically Damián Bobadilla is the first player to score for the United States at the 2026 World Cup.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center upgraded the Chicago area to a level 4 out of 5 on its severe risk scale, meaning widespread severe storms are likely.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Freeland, 33, had just pitched 1,313 1/3 major league innings, all in a Rockies uniform, surpassing Aaron Cook (1,312 1/3) for the franchise record.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Since then, the number of visitors to Huangshan — known as the most marvelous mountain in China — has only grown, surpassing 5 million for the first time last year.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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That’s not a year fans should want any part of emulating.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Rivals Crystal Palace became the third Premier League club in four years to lift the trophy with Wednesday’s 1-0 win in the final against Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, emulating West Ham (2023) and Chelsea (2025).—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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But as the old saw has it, a lie goes round the world while the truth is tying its bootlaces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The second quarter started with a bang, with BC High tying it back up at three right off the faceoff.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Equaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equaling. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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