as in equivalence
the consideration of two or more things as equal
The speech deftly made an equation between the values of self-sacrifice and those of patriotism.
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Recent Examples of equation
These kinds of issues might sound familiar to anyone who’s ever planned a wedding — and most people don’t have to add security concerns into the equation.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Where does Alexis Lafrenière stand in this equation?
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Give us an equation for your show.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Yes, the injuries and time lost also stand as factors in the equation.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Where does Alexis Lafrenière stand in this equation?
—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Give us an equation for your show.
—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Yes, the injuries and time lost also stand as factors in the equation.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equation
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That’s a false equivalence a lot of the time.
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There are journalists curious about making the leap, journalists who already made it and want to evangelize, and journalists who are furious at him for making some kind of equivalence between these jobs and journalism.
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The analogy Dalio offers is the difference between chess and Go.
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The structural analogy to home drug kits is purposefully crafted.
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Adult general education programs prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.
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Each additional equivalency requires ongoing validation as curriculum evolves in response to a changing world.
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“Equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equation. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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