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 lessons from Korea should caution us against equating persistence and sacrifice in ground combat with decisive strategic victory. David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 22 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
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Verb
  • Trust reduces hesitation, especially when people are comparing options fast and looking for a reason to stay.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • By comparing shadows at two locations, the Greek polymath Eratosthenes becomes the first person to accurately calculate the circumference of the earth.
    New York Times, New York Times, 17 July 2026
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  • By balancing strict fiscal management with an aggressive plan to diversify support and expand with new donors, the organization aims to ensure long-term stability while continuing to deliver high-quality artistic programming to Charlotte.
    Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • By balancing organizational needs and advising both managers and employees, HR professionals demonstrate robustness and serve as effective and practical change agents and compliance experts.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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  • The industry also grapples with influencers promoting unrealistic strategies, though firms like Take Profit Trader are adjusting.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Self-Monitoring May Improve Weight Management Weighing daily can be a powerful tool for building awareness of trends and for adjusting habits to improve overall health.
    Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026
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  • The irrepressible Albiceleste overcame a 1-0 deficit against England in Wednesday’s semifinal, equalizing in the 85th minute and knocking in a go-ahead goal in extra time to send Argentina to its second consecutive World Cup final.
    Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
  • Both teams went back-and-forth, up-and-down the pitch, resulting in nothing until Switzerland broke through in the 67th minute on a Dan Ndoye equalizing goal.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

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“Equating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equating. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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