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 By equating political opposition with terrorism, the administration is also militarizing America’s domestic landscape. Jason M. Blazakis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025 Carro, referring prior case law, said equating Mangione’s motives with terrorism risks trivializing the term. Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025 For their part, Israeli leaders discovered the political utility of equating such hostility with Europe’s fascist past. Daniel May, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 Stop equating stress with success. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Even the now-official name of the detention center compromises the dignity of those held there, equating all of them with the ruthless and violent criminals who populated Alcatraz Island Penitentiary from 1934 to 1963. David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
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  • The researchers are planning for larger trials to evaluate the outcomes in specific groups of people, comparing low-dose radiation injections with medication regimens.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • However, the researchers stress that more research is needed using larger, more diverse populations, comparing this format to standard, eight-to-12-week CBT and face-to-face CBT, including an assessment of longer-term outcomes.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Oklou spoke about balancing life on tour with being a new mother, the power of minimalism on her breakout record, choke enough, and her online music influences.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2025
  • But at a time when more and more working-age young people are receiving this diagnosis, balancing cancer and career is another crucial concern.
    Jamie Ducharme, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • However, his two goals on Tuesday weren’t enough to secure a win for his nation, with Magyars midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai equalizing in stoppage time in the 91st minute.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Colorado failed to put together the equalizing touchdown in the last moments.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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  • The arm uses high-precision torque sensors distributed across its length to detect external forces in real time, adjusting its motion through impedance control for smoother, more natural operations.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
  • During the second episode, Christen opened up about the sacrifices she's had to make for Jared's career and her experience adjusting to a new city.
    Adam England, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Just as California could not seize a mineral estate for the public without compensating the owner, the state cannot avoid paying simply by regulating the mineral rights out of existence.
    Chris Kieser, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Ciavatta said Pindorama has been offsetting its entire carbon footprint since 2007, compensating 100% of its emissions through the reforestation of river basins in partnership with the SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation.
    Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Equating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equating. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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