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
  • Higgins responds by comparing their experience to women once being prohibited from playing soccer in England.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • When comparing lenders, look at the APR (annual percentage rate), which incorporates fees and is a better barometer of the overall cost of borrowing than just the interest rate.
    — Dan Avery,Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The coaching change adds uncertainty to a team balancing promising young players with long-term veteran contracts and searching for stability since its 2016 championship.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, Domenicali, speaking with The Hollywood Reporter last year said that balancing reach and monetization is key.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The deaths were sudden and unexpected as their health wavered amid the challenges of adjusting to a new home, according to statements from the aquariums.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In response, retailers are adjusting their marketing approaches to target the value-conscious early holiday shopper as opposed to expecting to capture the consumer during a few peak shopping days throughout the holiday season.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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