equated

past tense of equate
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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 What the rise of 'chalance' says about dating People have equated aloofness with coolness since long before the internet came around. Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 June 2026 College football fans who equated NCAA rules to actual laws. Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 22 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 Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy equated Brown’s role this season to a fork in the road, though not in a do-this-or-things-won’t-go-well way. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026 Ignoring Jewish religious belief, history, and culture, Sartre equated Jewish identity with legitimate fear of antisemitic violence. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 May 2026 What a wild ride though, from not wanting kids to being equated with Mama’s. Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 Casseroles are equated with comfort. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equated
Verb
  • Spain had 75 per cent of possession but just managed eight shots compared with Scotland’s nine.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The dollar amounts remain small compared with the Texas budget, but that misses the larger point.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Fruit character is balanced by bright citrus notes and classic hop bitterness for a clean, refreshing finish.
    Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
  • In many ways, voters are beginning to treat AI more like industries with significant societal impact, such as pharmaceuticals, where innovation is encouraged but balanced with strict oversight and safety expectations.
    Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Sheehan adjusted, navigating the next three innings efficiently without giving up a run.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • After about 30 minutes, eyes should be adjusted to the dark enough to see the meteor showers, according to the agency.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Denver Summit kept the pressure on, and finally equalized in the 45+8 minute, with a banger scored by none other than co-captain Janine Sonis, another Colorado native from Highlands Ranch.
    Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Japan and Sweden closed group play June 25 with a 1-1 draw, as Daizen Maeda struck in the 56th minute before Anthony Elanga’s rocket equalized in the 62nd, sending Japan through to the round of 32.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
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  • She will also be compensated for 20 unused vacation days and 15 personal leave days.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • During the school year, Black is compensated for his time as an assistant football coach and wrestling coach.
    Taylor O'Connor July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

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“Equated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equated. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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