1
as in to compare
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
a value system that equates money with success
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2
as in to refer
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 to balance
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 equate
Many people equate koala parenting with attachment parenting, which was coined by William Sears, MD, in the 1980s, says Stephanie Edenburgh, CEO of Bizzie Mommy.
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
In the Oval Office Friday, Trump said the reduction in shipments from China means the United States is no longer losing money — a frequent if highly inaccurate refrain from the president that mistakenly equates a trade imbalance with losses.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
In a society that often equates American influence with might or money or celebrity, now our foremost representative on the global stage is a humble man in white robes, preaching love, justice, and mercy.
—Christopher Hale, Time, 9 May 2025
The host equated André's outfit to standing in line at the airport next to someone with a massive backpack.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 6 May 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
In the Oval Office Friday, Trump said the reduction in shipments from China means the United States is no longer losing money — a frequent if highly inaccurate refrain from the president that mistakenly equates a trade imbalance with losses.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
In a society that often equates American influence with might or money or celebrity, now our foremost representative on the global stage is a humble man in white robes, preaching love, justice, and mercy.
—Christopher Hale, Time, 9 May 2025
The host equated André's outfit to standing in line at the airport next to someone with a massive backpack.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
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Shares have stumbled all year, losing more than 39%, compared with a 0.6% decrease for the Dow.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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But Curtis is confident that Burger King is on the right track, pointing to the chain’s relative outperformance compared with its two biggest competitors: McDonald’s and Wendy’s.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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House Republicans were split on the matter as their caucus has called for a two-year wage freeze for state employees in order to balance the state budget currently being negotiated as the regular legislative session’s June 4 adjournment approaches.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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Diorio said the increase was necessary to balance the budget amid federal cuts and economic uncertainty.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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The focus is on teaching and learning with a new playbook and minute but important details such as adjusting his footwork when receiving the snap.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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That's starting with support for Gmail, which allows AI Mode to adjust based on things like booking emails and online purchase receipts.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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But the Stars, who had dominated the first period, equalized soon after.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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In a controversial incident, however, Gerard Martin was robbed of the ball and Francesco Acerbi equalized on 93 minutes.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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In 2020, a judge ruled that shareholders had been fairly compensated.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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If a borrower, in this case, the U.S. government defaults on its debt, the seller must compensate the buyer.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Each block is meant to accommodate a building with ground-floor storefronts topped by either residential units or office space and each with its own parking structure.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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The traditional nine-to-five is giving way to more fluid arrangements that accommodate life’s natural ebbs and flows, from parenting responsibilities to personal wellbeing.—
John Spencer-Taylor,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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