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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
Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.
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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
While some might say that was a sign of progress, Roby equates it as to losing a dear friend.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Subsequent rulings expanded the assault on our electoral system, including Citizens United, which equates people to corporations — more nonsense.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Meghan Callahan, from the Empower Fans Coalition, a group that opposes the bill, equates this licensing change to taking a lease out on the ticket.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
In a world that equates modernization with survival, looking backward can feel counterproductive.
—Paula De La Cruz, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Without institutional support, parents are left with a narrative of drudgery—one that equates children with the loss of time, money, and opportunity.
—Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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
While some might say that was a sign of progress, Roby equates it as to losing a dear friend.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Subsequent rulings expanded the assault on our electoral system, including Citizens United, which equates people to corporations — more nonsense.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Meghan Callahan, from the Empower Fans Coalition, a group that opposes the bill, equates this licensing change to taking a lease out on the ticket.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
In a world that equates modernization with survival, looking backward can feel counterproductive.
—Paula De La Cruz, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Without institutional support, parents are left with a narrative of drudgery—one that equates children with the loss of time, money, and opportunity.
—Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equates
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Smart compares its scope to WannaCry, the high-profile global ransomware attack that affected more than 200,000 computers in 2017.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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For example, a type of design known as a cohort study — which tracks vaccinated and unvaccinated people over time, then compares the rates of illness — is far costlier and typically requires a larger sample size and longer follow-up period.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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The show balances the crime world against something as comparatively mundane as a local mayoral race — and somehow both feel equally high-stakes.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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Eyewear today balances practicality with style, allowing wearers to refine their look while choosing frames that reflect their everyday style.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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This flexible holder attaches easily to your seatback tray table and adjusts to multiple angles, allowing for hands-free viewing without craning your neck.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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Most TVs have an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the panel brightness based on the room's lighting.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 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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Similar to Vicario, Leno compensates with bravery and competitiveness.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Texas compensates for its lack of income tax revenue with a higher sales tax.—
System Process,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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The driveway accommodates up to eight vehicles.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz normally accommodates roughly 20% of the world's oil and liquified natural gas supply.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Equates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equates. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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