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one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
that huge mansion at the end of the street is the equivalent of five ordinary houses
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Recent Examples of equivalents
And while these drugs are discounted from their list prices, nearly half of the medications on TrumpRx have generic equivalents that can be purchased elsewhere, often at lower prices.
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The experience of liking seems to be triggered by different neurotransmitters, most likely endorphins and endocannabinoids (the natural equivalents of heroin and cannabis, respectively).
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
As of the end of the latest quarter, the four leaders had a total of over $420 billion in cash and equivalents.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Colorado and Oregon are also reporting their lowest snow water equivalents to date, with Montana approaching its lowest snow water equivalent to date.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
That hybrid makes the new S models a good bit more powerful than their previous-gen equivalents, which made do with just 545 ponies.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
The Bulk Container Storage Area would be able to hold up to 46 containers of 20 cubic yards; while a Non-Bulk Container Storage Area would be able to hold nearly 2,600 55-gallon drums or their equivalents.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Most experts recommend maintaining one to three years of expenses in cash or cash equivalents, plus an emergency fund that covers several months' worth of expenses.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
These are typically significantly lighter than Garmin’s silicone equivalents.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The experience of liking seems to be triggered by different neurotransmitters, most likely endorphins and endocannabinoids (the natural equivalents of heroin and cannabis, respectively).
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
As of the end of the latest quarter, the four leaders had a total of over $420 billion in cash and equivalents.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Colorado and Oregon are also reporting their lowest snow water equivalents to date, with Montana approaching its lowest snow water equivalent to date.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
That hybrid makes the new S models a good bit more powerful than their previous-gen equivalents, which made do with just 545 ponies.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
The Bulk Container Storage Area would be able to hold up to 46 containers of 20 cubic yards; while a Non-Bulk Container Storage Area would be able to hold nearly 2,600 55-gallon drums or their equivalents.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Most experts recommend maintaining one to three years of expenses in cash or cash equivalents, plus an emergency fund that covers several months' worth of expenses.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
These are typically significantly lighter than Garmin’s silicone equivalents.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equivalents
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For the research, the scientists searched for lambda hyperons and their antimatter counterparts, antilambdas.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Cabot experienced firsthand the extremity of public shaming that women have long experienced when in the negative spotlight of the media, one their male counterparts often seem to avoid.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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But at the same time, [the Gates Foundation’s spend-down announcement] has ended up being a very powerful call to action, both for our staff and for many of our partners.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The agency is working with its partners to stop hackers from exploiting any of the vulnerabilities identified in the report, said Nick Andersen, CISA’s executive assistant director for cybersecurity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The agent and his colleagues briefly surrounded her car before driving off without detaining her.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In his role overseeing the AI program at Cristo Rey, Taus conducts professional development with his colleagues on a regular basis.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Equivalents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equivalents. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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