1
as in to compare
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
a value system that equates money with success
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2
as in to refer
to describe as similar
you're being silly when you equate the talent of that pop star with the musical genius of Mozart
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as in to balance
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
you'll stop running up debts when you start equating what you spend with what you earn
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Recent Examples of equate
Colonial Americans equated whiteness with British heritage, for example, excluding Germans from that category.
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
And coffee is generally equated with positive health benefits thanks to its bioactive compounds.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2025
While attorneys who spoke to NBC News were unwilling to equate the stripping of legal representation to border separations, several said the new policy would traumatize children, many of whom have already been repeatedly traumatized.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
That's not because anyone is celebrating another person losing a job, but rather out of the belief fewer IRS agents will equate with fewer audits and other negative consequences taxpayers could encounter.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
And coffee is generally equated with positive health benefits thanks to its bioactive compounds.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2025
While attorneys who spoke to NBC News were unwilling to equate the stripping of legal representation to border separations, several said the new policy would traumatize children, many of whom have already been repeatedly traumatized.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
That's not because anyone is celebrating another person losing a job, but rather out of the belief fewer IRS agents will equate with fewer audits and other negative consequences taxpayers could encounter.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Natural Light Structurally, the modern Colonial style aims to open up the home’s interior, with larger windows and more open floor plans when compared with the historic styles.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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And when compared with Barack Obama’s approach in 2009 (the last time a president pursued major healthcare reforms right out of the gate), the contrast becomes even more striking.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Managing brand deals, taxes, and public image is a big responsibility for teenagers still balancing school and life.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs may have set the fire, but long-term success will come down to how well brands balance speed with structure.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Apr. 2025
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Why Milwaukee could win: Friday night, the Bucks adjusted.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
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Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile equalizing per-pupil financing has undergone revision because the needs of students vary so widely.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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If the optimal progress and benefit to society is to be realized, then self-interest needs to be checked with equalizing policy that limits the chances of any one entity being both the creator and arbiter.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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If your core isn’t doing its job, other muscles have to try and compensate.—
Danielle Zickl,
SELF,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the early going, good starting pitching and an explosive offense have compensated for some of the bullpen issues.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Other upcoming vehicles will also be developed to accommodate traditional internal combustion, hybrids and E-power.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The government has since decided to reopen the application process to accommodate new applications.—
Marta Abbà,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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