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
By those naming conventions, old-time Dell users could roughly equate XPS laptops with new Dell Premium products.
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Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025
The essential modern text is Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the 2010 Supreme Court decision that equates money with speech, resulting in an ever more corrupt system of campaign finance.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
Proponents of the bill have argued that the sanctions are a necessary rebuke of the court’s move to equate Israel’s leaders with the top brass of a terrorist group like Hamas.
—Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Anti-natalists, however, refuse to equate children with a stake in the future.
—Jack Jiang, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025
The essential modern text is Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the 2010 Supreme Court decision that equates money with speech, resulting in an ever more corrupt system of campaign finance.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
Proponents of the bill have argued that the sanctions are a necessary rebuke of the court’s move to equate Israel’s leaders with the top brass of a terrorist group like Hamas.
—Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Anti-natalists, however, refuse to equate children with a stake in the future.
—Jack Jiang, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
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That’s 3 more people killed when compared with 2024.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Factories are operating at 81 percent of capacity, compared with prewar levels of less than 60 percent, and 73 percent of firms report labor shortages.—
Alexandra Prokopenko,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
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The key is balancing short-term efficiency with long-term growth.—
Ricardo Madan,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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By identifying areas of water surplus and scarcity, the report aims to empower decision-makers to implement solutions that balance competing demands for this essential resource.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Knicks also adjusted their offense to mitigate Daniels’ relentless full-court pressure.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2025
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So how can Johnson adjust his coaching to have success with Williams? 5.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Another Lewandowski spot kick reduced the advantage, before Eric Garcia latched onto a Pedri cross to finally equalize through a bullet header.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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To equalize this, excess summer hydropower is harnessed to mine green bitcoins that are cashed in to buy back electricity from India when rivers are driest.—
By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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O’Connor said the state should be reallocating that money to better compensate attorneys already working for the state.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
30 Jan. 2025
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Being adequately compensated for his work is a nagging concern.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Each train is designed to accommodate over 400 passengers and will operate at speeds reaching up to 350 kilometers per hour (217 mph).—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the open floor plan is perfect for family gatherings, with spacious living areas that easily accommodate both intimate get-togethers and lively celebrations.—
Cece Lesesne,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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