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
Lewkowitz pushed back against the traditional value proposition that equates value with the lowest possible price.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equates
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Using a handheld scanner, inspector John Devito selects items throughout the store and compares the shelf price to what comes up at the register.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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That compares with a Wall Street prediction of 9 cents.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tens of thousands of layoffs at Meta over the last four years as the company balances its AI ambitions with investor unease.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The bar program, led by Jason Sorbet, balances classics with a few house signatures, including the Chloe Dancer — a mix of vodka, prickly pear liqueur, crème de mûre, lime, and soda—along with spirit-forward cocktails built around Tennessee whiskey.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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If one pitch isn’t working or another pitch is dominating, Marcello adjusts accordingly.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Foiling yachts typically run software that adjusts the foils hundreds of times a second to maintain safe, level flight.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 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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Quince’s Best-Sellers Shop offers a wide range of travel essentials, including a Transit Quilted Duffle Bag that accommodates a 16-inch laptop.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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The driveway accommodates up to eight vehicles.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Equates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equates. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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