1
as in compared
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
a value system that equates money with success
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as in likened
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 balanced
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 equated
In a world where growth is equated with progress, capitalism breathes through expansion, and consumption becomes its oxygen.
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Michaela Rychetska, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025
The combined mental and physical illness risks of loneliness have been equated with those of obesity or smoking and represent a serious public health concern.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In a terse statement confirming only the broad outlines of the incident, the Pentagon equated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government to a narco-trafficking cartel, allegations Caracas denies.
—Phil Stewart, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Like President Reagan, those pushing for democracy promotion equated political freedom with strengthening free markets and thereby lessening the attraction abroad to movements—including but not limited to communism—that aimed to redistribute resources to reduce economic inequality.
—Time, 3 Sep. 2025
These evolutionary bursts could also be equated with splitting or speciation events.
—Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
Critics argue that attributing human-like emotions to AI is a form of anthropomorphism, where the complex processes of AI optimization are mistakenly equated with human feelings.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Hirsch equated this expansion of women’s health to supplement brand Olly’s recent entry into body care.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Druski’s follow-up post prompted a debate among commenters about whether a Black person posing as white could be equated with the opposite.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Michaela Rychetska, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025
The combined mental and physical illness risks of loneliness have been equated with those of obesity or smoking and represent a serious public health concern.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In a terse statement confirming only the broad outlines of the incident, the Pentagon equated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government to a narco-trafficking cartel, allegations Caracas denies.
—Phil Stewart, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Like President Reagan, those pushing for democracy promotion equated political freedom with strengthening free markets and thereby lessening the attraction abroad to movements—including but not limited to communism—that aimed to redistribute resources to reduce economic inequality.
—Time, 3 Sep. 2025
These evolutionary bursts could also be equated with splitting or speciation events.
—Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
Critics argue that attributing human-like emotions to AI is a form of anthropomorphism, where the complex processes of AI optimization are mistakenly equated with human feelings.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Hirsch equated this expansion of women’s health to supplement brand Olly’s recent entry into body care.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Druski’s follow-up post prompted a debate among commenters about whether a Black person posing as white could be equated with the opposite.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equated
Verb
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The athletic apparel maker beat Wall Street's expectations on both lines and unexpectedly posted sales growth compared with the prior year.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, all of that was about as emotional as a bunch of people standing around waiting for an elevator compared with what happened when Crochet locked eyes with Giolito.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The return of ’90s micro-minis and short shorts injected youthful energy, balanced by sporty outerwear that kept things grounded.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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On the palate, layers of cocoa, white pepper, and vanilla meet a bold infusion of cherry and ripe stone fruits, balanced by oak and cedar.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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New Orleans — A bowtie is adjusted.—
Jenny Adams,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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While Ray successfully adjusted its orbit and continues to function, it was not designed to land.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Minnesota equalized in the 65th minute via a rocket by midfielder Nectarios Triantis.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
28 Sep. 2025
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After an early goal from Lyonnes, who are eight-time Champions League winners and 18-time French league title holders, PSG equalized with a converted penalty in the 33rd minute to level the two sides heading into halftime.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He is compensated for lamenting and comforting grieving families during funerals.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Yet, unlike in many parts of the world, this caregiving is not typically treated and compensated as valuable labor.—
Marina Lopes,
The Atlantic,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Equated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equated. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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