Synonyms of equating

equating

verb

present participle of equate

1

as in comparing

to regard or represent as equal or comparable

a value system that equates money with success

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comparing
• connecting
• identifying
• linking
• relating
• likening
• correlating
• matching
• classifying
• associating
• joining
• grouping
• categorizing
• classing
• grading
• sorting
• lumping (together)
• assorting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separating
• distinguishing
• differentiating
• discriminating
• discerning

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comparing
• linking
• analogizing
• likening
• referring
• connecting
• assimilating
• relating
• bracketing
• alluding
• associating
• paralleling
• coupling
• matching
• equaling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contrasting

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• balancing
• adjusting
• equalizing
• compensating
• evening
• accommodating
• leveling
• standardizing
• normalizing
• equilibrating
• counterbalancing
• fitting
• equipoising
• regularizing
• democratizing
• homogenizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disequilibrating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of equating

Magnus Taylor, deputy Horn of Africa director at the International Crisis Group, cautioned against equating the loss of towns with an end to fighting. — Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

However, other analysts have expressed concerns about assuming that take-or-pay legal structures are iron-clad and about equating backlogs with revenue. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Fighting is far from over, analyst says Magnus Taylor, deputy Horn of Africa director at the International Crisis Group, cautioned against equating the loss of towns with an end to fighting. — Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Given Donalds’ years working in education, equating an assessment with a curriculum is a surprising argument. — Crystal Etienne, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

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

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