equating

present participle of equate
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as in linking
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 balancing
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 equating The study’s authors are careful to frame Qurayyah Painted Ware as an example of ancient brand-making, rather than directly equating it with a modern multinational brand. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 Others on Wall Street, however, see higher levels of risk, equating Meta's case to Big Tobacco in the 1990s when tobacco companies had to pay billions for misleading the public about the safety and potential harms of their products. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 However, the article warns against equating token consumption with productivity or business value. Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 Some comics readers have taken issue with King’s past, equating his service with pro-war sentiment. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 July 2026 But stop equating Israel with true genocidal states like Nazi Germany. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026 After Harriman posted a second video about the rise of the Reform party, Right-wing commentators accused him of equating Reform’s ascent to the Holocaust. News Desk, Artforum, 24 June 2026 Israel and the United States condemned the move, accusing the court of equating Israeli leaders with Hamas terrorists. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026 Contemporary theories of consciousness generally attempt to bridge this gap by equating consciousness with some measurable, physical property of the brain. Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equating
Verb
  • What’s included in base plans varies between providers, which is why comparing contracts — not just marketing pages — is how experienced homeowners find the right fit.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • From burritos to dictionaries, brands are already comparing a slew of foldable items to the new iPhone Duo.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The pair are tasked with bringing public spending and borrowing under control, with sticky inflation, elevated government borrowing costs and lackluster economic growth adding to the urgency of balancing the books.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Kehlani and Monaleo insightfully answered five questions about balancing their professional and family lives.
    Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Ingoglia developed a formula that uses local governments’ 2019-20 budgets as a baseline, adjusting for inflation and population growth.
    Zoe Millán, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The simplest one is adjusting your asking-versus-telling ratio.
    Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Current wasn’t long in equalizing, as Haley Hopkins tapped in a super cross from Izzy Rodriguez in the 26th minute.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The real challenge isn’t global payroll but equalizing the human experience.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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“Equating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equating. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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