Synonyms of equals

equals 1 of 2

noun

plural of equal

as in equivalents

one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value

a basketball player who truly has no equal in his sport

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equivalents
• counterparts
• partners
• peers
• colleagues
• coordinates
• likes
• coequals
• rivals
• fellows
• parallels
• matches
• competitors
• compeers
• companions
• doubles
• associates
• halves
• twins
• analogues
• mates
• copartners

equals

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of equal

1

as in meets

to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)

no one has equaled Shakespeare's plays

Synonyms & Similar Words

• meets
• matches
• surpasses
• ties
• beats
• tops
• transcends
• approaches
• touches
• outstrips
• excels
• approximates
• amounts (to)
• eclipses
• outshines
• rivals
• outdoes
• betters
• outdistances
• overtops
• parallels
• keeps up
• measures up (to)
• stacks up (against or with)

2

as in means

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• means
• comes (to)
• corresponds (to)
• amounts (to)
• signifies
• matches
• adds up (to)
• emulates
• denotes
• measures (up)
• spells
• suggests
• approaches
• rivals
• meets
• expresses
• connotes
• touches
• imports
• smacks (of)

3

as in matches

to be the exact counterpart of

in the British system a public school equals an American prep school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• matches
• corresponds (to)
• parallels
• complements
• mirrors
• conforms (to)
• goes (with)
• coordinates (with)
• blends (with)
• counterbalances
• harmonizes (with)
• supplements
• echoes
• comes (to)
• rivals
• suggests
• amounts (to)
• adds up (to)
• counterpoises
• partakes (of)
• measures (up)
• nears
• approaches
• repeats
• images

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of equals

Noun

In the 18th century, elaborate complimenting routines became popular, and by the late 19th and early 20th century, English-speaking society had a greater focus on treating all people as equals. — Valerie Fridland, Time, 26 Oct. 2026

But as more Tunisians might be learning, the right ideas and the best people to run an economy can be elevated only when all citizens are civic equals, working together under political openness and accountable government. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026

Baizhan tells me that Kazakh women were traditionally the equals of men. — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026

In this way, Rovelli recognizes them as the equals of Plato, Aristotle and others in their ability to penetrate difficult questions of reality but doing so from a different perspective. — Adam Frank, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

And there’s also been a real increase in dancers collaborating with artists as equals, appearing in roles other than backup. — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Young and old can learn from each other, not as mentors and mentees, but as equals. — Gloria Steinem, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Those implementations must treat policy design and technical design as equals. — Maghnus Mareneck, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

The announcement framed it as a merger of equals, bringing 42 parks together under one company. — HubSpot, 1 June 2026

Verb

Needless to say, near-zero representation in Chicago and its suburbs equals practical irrelevancy in Illinois politics. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

For other schools, an assumption that more time for instruction equals a higher-quality education may be driving decisions to minimize or eliminate time for unstructured play. — Louisa Penfold, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

Less revenue equals less services — and ultimately fewer local jobs. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Try not to decide immediately that change equals instability. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

The second tranche, of 500,000 metric tons, equals about 124,000 bpd. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Even if the rate of bugs remains the same as before, more output equals more bugs reaching production. — Jeff An, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Norgay’s story explores the tensions of class, colonial power and competing ambitions, while presenting the climbers as equals whose achievement depended on mutual respect. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026

The site is designed to hold up to 6,500 tonnes (7,200 tons) of uranium waste, which equals roughly 3,300 canisters. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026