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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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
While being named in the files does not equate with wrongdoing, and Mette-Marit has not been accused of any crimes, one of the biggest questions about the Epstein files surrounds her 2013 visit to the financier's home in Palm Beach, Fla.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy equated Brown’s role this season to a fork in the road, though not in a do-this-or-things-won’t-go-well way.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Spending doesn’t equate directly to winning.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
That statement shows the mental gymnastics that some leftists use to equate speech with violence.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy equated Brown’s role this season to a fork in the road, though not in a do-this-or-things-won’t-go-well way.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Spending doesn’t equate directly to winning.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
That statement shows the mental gymnastics that some leftists use to equate speech with violence.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
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The show is narratively ambitious; social-media commenters have been quick to compare Rahma to Anthony Bourdain, a garrulous travelogue front man.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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Harbour compared their contention to family spats.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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So when the dog is lost in a severe storm that devastates the region and leaves many homeless, an overwhelmed Rose must balance the urgency of her search mission alongside the misfortune of others close to her.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Elite Password Management The emphasis on balancing simplicity and safety is best seen in CyberFOX’s password management tool, Password Boss WebApp.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Most devices also come with the option to adjust color temperature.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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Suárez sees her development continuing with the Mercury, along with adjusting to playing her rookie season in the WNBA.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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She was driven by the desire to connect all human experience with a set of universal truths and constants, a goal that could both equalize and erase.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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If your windows fog up frequently, switching your AC from recirculate mode to fresh air mode can help equalize humidity levels.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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For the Delfonts, who use a tape-recorder to capture this desperate plea, Leonora’s words serve as irrefutable proof that an academic career has failed to compensate for the absence of a husband and child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Schools that struggled to make the grade on math and English swiftly cut back on other subjects to compensate.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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The gentler ride on family coasters also helps accommodate older visitors who might not be comfortable with more intense coasters anymore.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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The camp could not accommodate detainees using wheelchairs and had no showers compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, resulting in the disabled being held in medical care rooms.—
Michael Biesecker,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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