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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
The return of Rashee Rice equated the return of the bubble screen.
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Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
In a world where growth is equated with progress, capitalism breathes through expansion, and consumption becomes its oxygen.
—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
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
Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
In a world where growth is equated with progress, capitalism breathes through expansion, and consumption becomes its oxygen.
—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
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
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Cangialosi compared his ability to see the whole field with that of former NFL coach John Madden, another broadcaster with a deep fear of flying.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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In addition, more women are living longer after menopause, which can increase the likelihood of developing ILC compared with other types of breast cancer.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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This Arkansas Cheese Dip is rich, creamy, and ultra-smooth, with a mellow cheesiness from Velveeta that's balanced by the mild melt of Monterey Jack.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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For now, the researchers say the discovery shows how finely balanced the body’s cellular responses are, and how small changes in that balance can mean the difference between a harmless sign of aging and a life-threatening disease.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Franklin adjusted as Nix scrambled to make catch near goal line.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Valencia said the hours may be adjusted depending on business.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Revolution held a 1-0 lead for much of the match before Chicago equalized in the 82nd minute.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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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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By contrast, in states like Nevada, where more than 1,000 nuclear tests conducted in the 1950s and '60s exposed civilians to radiation, individuals have been compensated with up to $100,000.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Now, Kalloway and other landowners along the trail who lost sections of their properties when the railroad was converted will be opted into a class action lawsuit to be compensated for their land.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Equated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equated. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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