1
as in compares
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
a value system that equates money with success
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as in refers
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 balances
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 equates
Five Hundred Years of Religion in America means this is not just another history going back to 1776, and this is not a book that equates religion with Christianity.
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Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
The webpage equates undocumented immigrants with extraterrestrials.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 June 2026
Millennials, in particular, have been tagged as a generation that romanticizes the pivot—that equates reinvention with a full reset.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Critics said the report essentially equates one stand of conservative Christianity to be representative of Christians overall, then construes policy disagreements to be persecution.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Lewkowitz pushed back against the traditional value proposition that equates value with the lowest possible price.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
Wright equates climate-change activists to alarmists and has likened efforts by Democrats to combat global warming to Soviet-style communism.
—Anca Gurzu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
In a world that often equates growth with success, his model suggests another path.
—K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
The webpage equates undocumented immigrants with extraterrestrials.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 June 2026
Millennials, in particular, have been tagged as a generation that romanticizes the pivot—that equates reinvention with a full reset.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Critics said the report essentially equates one stand of conservative Christianity to be representative of Christians overall, then construes policy disagreements to be persecution.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Lewkowitz pushed back against the traditional value proposition that equates value with the lowest possible price.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
Wright equates climate-change activists to alarmists and has likened efforts by Democrats to combat global warming to Soviet-style communism.
—Anca Gurzu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
In a world that often equates growth with success, his model suggests another path.
—K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equates
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The app then compares the facial scan against more than 250 million government records.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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That compares with 38 people in 2024 and 49 in 2023, Ducharme said.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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For a non-stuffy button-down shirt like Kidman’s, this linen option nicely balances a relaxed yet polished look.—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Further drawing from classical dance skirts and ruff collars, the design team merges the reimagined construction and pleating with the shoe’s functional silhouette—resulting in a concept sneaker that balances performance with artistic expression, Asics noted.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Verb
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The system adjusts execution paths when inputs change, actions fail or conditions shift.—
Manick Bhan,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Dec. 2025
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The software continuously compensates for momentum, helping maintain accurate positioning during movement, according to its website.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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There is no meaningful amount of last-minute effort that compensates for months of unfocused or incomplete readiness.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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An upper floor was added in 2014 and accommodates a gourmet food court showcasing the best of Tuscan cuisine alongside chic wine and coffee bars.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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At the helm, bucket seats reinforce the high- performance feel, while the cockpit accommodates up to 12 guests, with a central dining area, twin aft sunpads, and a larger sunpad forward.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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