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 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 The administration reframes the drug war as military conflict, equating cartels to terrorist groups like ISIS and prioritizing lethal force over law enforcement. Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026 Palmer Luckey, same thing—equating property expropriation with democracy. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equating
Verb
  • Which is why her character flicks through YouTube plastic surgery videos and stares at older women on the bus, comparing her wrinkles and checking her neck for any signs of sagging.
    Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Remind her that each of you is different and comparing doesn’t work at all.
    Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • French Gates argued balancing philanthropy, advocacy for reproductive rights, motherhood, writing, and entrepreneurship means ditching perfectionism.
    Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The key to a stylish patchwork-style tile backsplash is balancing variety with cohesion.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For some homebuyers, particularly those who expect to sell or refinance before the rate begins adjusting, an ARM could save money.
    Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The research team further demonstrated the versatility of the material by building prototype antennas and microwave devices whose frequencies could be changed by adjusting the voltage or temperature.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 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 27 Aug. 2026.

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