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
On Thursday, Savage equated it to the Colts leaving Baltimore in Mayflower trucks over 40 years ago.
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Brady Oltmans, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
And as with making a decision NOT to get procedures done isn't a sign of virtue, the decision to get cosmetic procedures shouldn't be equated with vanity or low self-esteem!
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
However, do not equate the stock's fall with a failing business.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The Hopewell likely equated spiritual significance to these moon movements that align precisely with the Octagon.
—Kevin Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
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Brady Oltmans, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
And as with making a decision NOT to get procedures done isn't a sign of virtue, the decision to get cosmetic procedures shouldn't be equated with vanity or low self-esteem!
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
However, do not equate the stock's fall with a failing business.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The Hopewell likely equated spiritual significance to these moon movements that align precisely with the Octagon.
—Kevin Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
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Last year, researchers compared the climate predictions from four computer models that considered plant vapors.—
Max G. Levy,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Wang’s team compared the highly active genes in both rabbits and mice after injury and traced the roots of this difference to a gene called Aldh1a2, which was strongly activated in rabbits and remained inactive in mice.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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Start by identifying what doesn’t work in your current space to guide thoughtful design decisions, balancing open and closed layouts for both function and comfort.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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Read more Banking on AI: Firms such as BNY balance high risk with the potential for transformative tech.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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Foiling yachts are typically equipped with software that adjusts the foils hundreds of times a second to maintain safe, level flight.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 June 2025
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Rookie Riley Tiernan equalized for Angel City in the 48th minute.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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That wasn’t to be, as Inter Milan equalized in the 93rd minute and then scored in extra time to secure a 4-3 second leg win on the night and dramatic 7-6 semifinal aggregate victory as part of what many called the best UCL last four tie of all time.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Not only does this type of pain point to an underlying injury, pushing through can lead to a secondary injury, because other muscles and tissues absorb extra stress to compensate.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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It was created with a single question in mind: Why do most work boots fail the people who wear them every day? Uncomfortable fits, tight toe boxes, and poor longevity have often left many tradespeople compensating.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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Most judges cannot accommodate an evidentiary hearing the same day.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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If approved, the music hall will accommodate an audience of 728 people and a stage big enough to support a symphony orchestra, according to MYAC CEO Allen Dennis.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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