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
Modern sushi is often equated with nigirizushi, the Tokyo-style sushi that tops off bite-sized vinegar-marinated white rice with seasonal seafood.
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Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
Mediation is a delicate subject in India because of the country’s bruising colonial experience; it is often equated with an assault on Indian sovereignty.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Anthony Rapa, a Blank Rome lawyer in Washington who advises firms on trade, operations and investments, said the government’s intervention in the Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal is another sign of a trend that the U.S. is increasingly equating economic security with national security.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune, 19 June 2025
Too many men still equate emotional struggle with weakness.
—Silvia Quintana, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
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Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
Mediation is a delicate subject in India because of the country’s bruising colonial experience; it is often equated with an assault on Indian sovereignty.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Anthony Rapa, a Blank Rome lawyer in Washington who advises firms on trade, operations and investments, said the government’s intervention in the Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal is another sign of a trend that the U.S. is increasingly equating economic security with national security.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune, 19 June 2025
Too many men still equate emotional struggle with weakness.
—Silvia Quintana, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
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But Burke, with the mining association, pointed to two recent positive indicators for the industry: more U.S. coal getting exported overseas and a surge in the amount of electricity generated by burning coal during the first four months of 2025 compared with the same period last year.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Michigan's cannabis industry has sold $1.3 billion in recreational products through May this year, a 2.6% decline compared with the same period last year, according to a Detroit Free Press analysis of the CRA's monthly sales reports.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
8 July 2025
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Build governance that balances innovation with accountability.—
Ravi Gedela,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Brooding, tense works that balance slow-burn character exploration/interrogation with sudden bursts of action and high drama.—
Teddy Wayne
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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Still available in white and taupe, its generous strap (which can be worn two ways) is designed to fit comfortably over the shoulder, but can be adjusted to become a crossbody, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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Parents can adjust between four suction levels based on how congested their baby is.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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When play resumed, Benfica equalized in stoppage time — but Chelsea responded with an emphatic flurry, taking full advantage of the Portuguese side going down to 10 men in extra time.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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Experts are also unsure how long any increase in problem gambling might last: Some studies suggest that the prevalence of gambling problems tends to equalize after a spike, but those findings are usually limited to physical casinos and remain debated within the field.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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Despite some backsliding, the EU still holds to its goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, by cutting greenhouse gases and compensating for any remaining emissions.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
4 July 2025
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In heavy rain, allow an additional two seconds of distance to compensate for reduced traction and braking effectiveness.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
3 July 2025
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There is no requirement under HB 46, or any prior Texas law, for employers to accommodate the use of medical marijuana.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Guests with food allergies or dietary concerns are accommodated, too.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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