1
as in compares
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
a value system that equates money with success
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2
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
Dunne captures all of that in the title track, a bouncy, bittersweet singalong that equates success with a baked seafood dish.
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
The Pentagon equates Venezuelan President Maduro's government to a narco-trafficking cartel.
—Phil Stewart, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In a world that equates stress with productivity, peace becomes a form of rebellion—and power.
—Jonathan Low, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
The Pentagon equates Venezuelan President Maduro's government to a narco-trafficking cartel.
—Phil Stewart, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In a world that equates stress with productivity, peace becomes a form of rebellion—and power.
—Jonathan Low, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equates
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When his editor encourages him to ease up a little, Lee compares his pursuit of the family to FDR learning about Adolph Hitler.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
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This guide compares the best internet providers in Idaho by price, speed and availability, while also highlighting ways to find the fastest connection and programs that may lower your monthly bill.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Here’s how Amin balances advocacy, external pressures, and the bottom line.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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This natural light helps enhance Maser’s coastal southern palette, which balances neutral finishes with playful details.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Initially, Ugarte is marked by Kevin De Bruyne, but once Mazraoui plays the ball to Mainoo, the Uruguay midfielder adjusts his position to be a passing option.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prize amounts based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The smartphone camera equalizes this.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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A little over half of that burden will hit farmers directly in the form of falling retail prices, SBI said, unless the government compensates for the loss.—
Sriram Iyer, executive editor, CNBC-TV18,
CNBC,
7 Aug. 2025
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The compliance inherent to the finger effectively compensates for the inaccuracies in human actuation, leading to robust behavior.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Feb. 2022
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The shoes have a wide toe box with plenty of room for feet to spread out, which helps prevent painful pinching and accommodates foot issues.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Build architecture that accommodates both.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Equates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equates. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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