equate to
phrasal verb
equated to; equating to; equates to
: to be the same as or similar to (something) : to equal
Disagreement doesn't equate to disloyalty.
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That's valuable, but having more digits in your receipts column for Q1 doesn't equate to a decisive advantage.
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Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Ruth earned $70,000, which equates to about $1.2 million today, and Gehrig netted $45,000.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
Polls have consistently shown a broad lack of enthusiasm about a Biden-Trump matchup, which many equate to a choice between torture on the rack and being drawn and quartered.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Hyundai is leasing base models of the new Kona Electric for as little as $169 per month for 24 months with $1,999 due at signing, which equates to a total monthly cost of just $252.
—Logan Carter / Jalopnik, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Many people go out for a night in South Beach in flashy club attire, hoping to see and be seen at the trendiest new spot…but that doesn’t always equate to a quality meal.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Having a bomb hairstyle and a bad experience does not equate to feeling beautiful.
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
The Highlands home has been a royal haven since 1852, when it was officially purchased by Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, for £32,000, which equates to £3.7 million today ($4.7 million), according to the Bank of England calculator.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
At the same time last year, the city had suffered an additional 23 nonfatal shooting victims, equating to 5% fewer victims, according to KCPD data.
—Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2024
Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Ruth earned $70,000, which equates to about $1.2 million today, and Gehrig netted $45,000.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
Polls have consistently shown a broad lack of enthusiasm about a Biden-Trump matchup, which many equate to a choice between torture on the rack and being drawn and quartered.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Hyundai is leasing base models of the new Kona Electric for as little as $169 per month for 24 months with $1,999 due at signing, which equates to a total monthly cost of just $252.
—Logan Carter / Jalopnik, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Many people go out for a night in South Beach in flashy club attire, hoping to see and be seen at the trendiest new spot…but that doesn’t always equate to a quality meal.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Having a bomb hairstyle and a bad experience does not equate to feeling beautiful.
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
The Highlands home has been a royal haven since 1852, when it was officially purchased by Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, for £32,000, which equates to £3.7 million today ($4.7 million), according to the Bank of England calculator.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
At the same time last year, the city had suffered an additional 23 nonfatal shooting victims, equating to 5% fewer victims, according to KCPD data.
—Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Equate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equate%20to. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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