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
In an age that often equated sincerity with sentimentality, the spot was taken seriously.
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arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
In four past surveys, consumers equated financial comfort to a net worth between $624,000 and $1 million.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Many solo business owners fall into the trap of equating visibility with trust building.
—Tanya Edgar, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
China is the world’s top exporter of school supplies, equating $1.4 billion, while the U.S. is the top importer of plastic school and office supplies, equating $467 million.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
In four past surveys, consumers equated financial comfort to a net worth between $624,000 and $1 million.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Many solo business owners fall into the trap of equating visibility with trust building.
—Tanya Edgar, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
China is the world’s top exporter of school supplies, equating $1.4 billion, while the U.S. is the top importer of plastic school and office supplies, equating $467 million.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
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The study compared the United States with five other countries: England and Wales (categorized as one country), France, Canada, Sweden, and the Netherlands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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Vreeland compared the cost to paying for installing wheelchair ramps and working elevators.—
Allana Smith,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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For the goalkeeper, the challenge is balancing that information with the reality of the moment.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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As of last year, D.C. had balanced its budget for 29 straight years, according to Mayor Muriel Bowser's office.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the app is working to prioritize content from friends, remove spam, adjust the amount and type of news content users see and more.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, proposed federal building codes now include features that support demand-response (DR) programs—allowing homeowners to get paid when utilities slightly delay or adjust their charging sessions.—
Carlos Georgescu,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In stoppage time, veteran winger Ángel Di María converted a penalty after a Chelsea handball in the box, equalizing the match at 1-1 and shocking the crowd.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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The reigning Euro champs took down Sweden in PKs in the quarterfinals after trailing 2-0 for 75-plus minutes before equalizing with goals in the 79th and 81st.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Developers need to build AI systems that can recognize and compensate for their own biases.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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To compensate for the decreased aroma from the tea leaves during the brewing process, magnolia leaves and olive oil are added to enhance the flavor, giving it a dose of freshness.—
Maggie Hiufu Wong,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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The result is an infrastructure network that's not just reactive, but resilient—designed to accommodate diverse user needs and reduce grid strain during peak demand.—
Bryan Mistele,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The central lawn was one of the most notable features of President John F. Kennedy's iconic Rose Garden redesign in the early 1960s, which allowed room to accommodate more high-profile events by moving the flowers, shrubs and trees to the perimeter of the space.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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