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
The webpage equates undocumented immigrants with extraterrestrials.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 June 2026
Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
A lot of people equated cruelty with strength, and a lot of them aren’t going to be able to come back from that.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 1 June 2026
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.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 June 2026
Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
A lot of people equated cruelty with strength, and a lot of them aren’t going to be able to come back from that.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 1 June 2026
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.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
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Parisi Coffee barista Taryn Nugen said Monday was likely the busiest day the shop has had, comparing the week to its holiday rush as Argentina fans packed tables before heading to the Fan Fest.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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But comparing every barcode is time-consuming.—
John Pavlus,
Quanta Magazine,
17 June 2026
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The key is balancing advocacy, boundaries, communication and self-care.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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The pandan cakes were feather-light yet buttery, balanced neatly by sharp passionfruit sorbet.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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Police adjust barricades at a security checkpoint at Nassau Street and Maiden Lane.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Management Incentives Change The Situation Investors spend a great deal of time adjusting earnings forecasts by a few percentage points.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The South Koreans nearly equalized in the 87th minute when Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel stopped a header from close range by Cho Gue-sung, then made an even better save of Yang Hyun-jun's attempt on the rebound, extending his right arm to keep the ball from crossing the line.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The South Koreans pressed through the end but could not equalize.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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So in one scenario, the researchers held the planet’s temperature constant (equal to today’s) and let CO2 drop to compensate exactly for the brighter Sun.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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Add 2 ounces of water to compensate for shaking.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Longtime transatlantic partners now differ on issues ranging from the conduct and conclusion of the Iran war to support for Ukraine; meanwhile, Japan fears the US is prioritizing accommodating China over backing its Asian allies.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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At the helm, bucket seats reinforce the high- performance feel, while the cockpit accommodates up to 12 guests, with a central dining area, twin aft sunpads, and a larger sunpad forward.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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