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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
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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High valuation could limit future growth Jay Ritter, a University of Florida finance professor who has extensively studied IPOs compares SpaceX's starting valuation to Nvidia's to illustrate how much future success may already be reflected in the price.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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That question compares you only to people navigating the same jungle you're already lost in.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The dish balances the clean flavor of the fish with bright citrus notes and a subtle touch of heat.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The result is an aesthetic that skillfully balances a variety of textures, including injecting Shou Sugi Ban custom treatments inspired by Japanese principles of wabi-sabi that typically employ elements of asymmetry, roughness, and simplicity.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Caffeine-free pre-workouts are another option for keeping training intensity up while the body adjusts.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
11 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 team developed a control method that compensates for this effect and maintains stable optical signals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 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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As Paxton's office alleges, a gender-neutral changing room that accommodates multiple occupants at once is expressly prohibited by law.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The compact helicopter features head-to-toe panoramic windows and accommodates two guests, departing directly from Qualia’s helipad.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Equates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equates. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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