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
Critics said the report essentially equates one stand of conservative Christianity to be representative of Christians overall, then construes policy disagreements to be persecution.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equates
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Dan Brahmy, the CEO of the bot-detection firm Cyabra, compares this to a professional soccer league in which every club has secretly bribed a referee.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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That compares with just a small fraction of NYPD officers overall.—
Eric Umansky,
ProPublica,
11 May 2026
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Somewhere in the chaos, a stylist balances an iced latte, three phones and a couture gown worth more than a Riviera apartment.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Now, a new class of wardrobe staples is shaping the next chapter of office dressing — one that balances personality with polish and sharp tailoring with modern ease.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Those receptors constantly monitor changes in blood flow and send signals to the brain, which then adjusts heart rate and blood vessel tension.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 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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Although Emery has tailored a style which compensates for the possibility of creaking legs and a reduction in athleticism — Villa conserve energy very well, which has been critical in managing a European schedule — this cannot last forever.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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His payment of $74,330 will go into the Lacey Act Reward Fund, which compensates tipsters who report wildlife crimes, federal authorities said.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mallorca also accommodates a relaxed pace, with boutique hotel stays, spa treatments and yoga built into many itineraries.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Although my prescription lenses work on the standard frames, some don’t, which is why there is now a $500 version that accommodates a wider range of prescriptions.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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