1
as in comparing
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
a value system that equates money with success
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2
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
By equating political opposition with terrorism, the administration is also militarizing America’s domestic landscape.
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Jason M. Blazakis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Carro, referring prior case law, said equating Mangione’s motives with terrorism risks trivializing the term.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
For their part, Israeli leaders discovered the political utility of equating such hostility with Europe’s fascist past.
—Daniel May, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Stop equating stress with success.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Even the now-official name of the detention center compromises the dignity of those held there, equating all of them with the ruthless and violent criminals who populated Alcatraz Island Penitentiary from 1934 to 1963.
—David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Jason M. Blazakis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Carro, referring prior case law, said equating Mangione’s motives with terrorism risks trivializing the term.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
For their part, Israeli leaders discovered the political utility of equating such hostility with Europe’s fascist past.
—Daniel May, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Stop equating stress with success.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Even the now-official name of the detention center compromises the dignity of those held there, equating all of them with the ruthless and violent criminals who populated Alcatraz Island Penitentiary from 1934 to 1963.
—David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equating
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Book directly with vendors While third-party sites are great for tracking trends and comparing prices, travelers should be mindful of extra fees that can push them over budget.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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If approved, the program would measure improvements by comparing passenger count data to fare collection data, according to the release.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Whiskey, with its broad shoulders and oaky fullness, can be almost completely disarmed by tarting it up with fresh lemon juice and balancing with simple syrup, as bartenders have been doing since roughly forever.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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In many cases, these troops are balancing two or even three jobs.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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However, his two goals on Tuesday weren’t enough to secure a win for his nation, with Magyars midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai equalizing in stoppage time in the 91st minute.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Colorado failed to put together the equalizing touchdown in the last moments.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Here’s how cruise ship companies are adjusting as of Monday morning.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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The head coach is continuing to favour long, direct passes into attack, and his team look stronger defensively since adjusting their structure when out of possession.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Just as California could not seize a mineral estate for the public without compensating the owner, the state cannot avoid paying simply by regulating the mineral rights out of existence.—
Chris Kieser,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
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Ciavatta said Pindorama has been offsetting its entire carbon footprint since 2007, compensating 100% of its emissions through the reforestation of river basins in partnership with the SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Equating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equating. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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