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as in to compare
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
a value system that equates money with success
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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
So, don’t equate going through perimenopause with no-need-for-contraception.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The same illogic leads the progressive Left to equate Israel’s defense against Hamas terrorists with the October 7 atrocities, and to draw false equivalences between Daniel Penny’s intervention on a subway and Mangione’s premeditated execution.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
But Ellin says he’s urged the Entourage guys not to equate the shows.
—Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
The proprietary software used in the documentary shouldn’t be equated with artificial intelligence.
—Denise Quan, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The same illogic leads the progressive Left to equate Israel’s defense against Hamas terrorists with the October 7 atrocities, and to draw false equivalences between Daniel Penny’s intervention on a subway and Mangione’s premeditated execution.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
But Ellin says he’s urged the Entourage guys not to equate the shows.
—Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
The proprietary software used in the documentary shouldn’t be equated with artificial intelligence.
—Denise Quan, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Numerous hybrids are also available, which provide striking floral colors and produce fewer, if any, seedlings compared with the straight species.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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The unusually large size of this bulge compared with the galaxy’s disk is possibly thanks to UGC 10043 siphoning material from a nearby dwarf galaxy.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
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This is followed by a full moon in Cancer, balancing Capricorn’s ambition and practicality with this Water sign’s empathy and intuition.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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The bourbon is smooth and balanced on the palate, featuring flavors of toffee, vanilla, and a touch of spice.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The New York Yankees have adjusted to life without Juan Soto quite well.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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WeGo services adjusting to winter weather Due to winter weather, WeGo will operate a Saturday schedule Friday.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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At one point leading 2-0 and managing to equalize after Rodrygo scored to make it 3-2, however, Rayo did Barca a huge favor by holding the reigning champions to a thrilling 3-3 draw.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Wealth Taxes: An increase in capital gains tax on shares is expected rather than equalizing rates with income tax.Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 29 Oct. 2024
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Under these circumstances the workers will usually be compensated for their unpaid labor once the relevant appropriations bill is enacted.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The future could involve more proactive collaboration between insurers and manufacturers to not just compensate users for their losses but also actively reduce theft rates by advocating for stronger, universal security standards across the industry.Kevin Gillan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Aqua, set to launch in March, is 10% bigger than its predecessors in the line’s Prima Class and accommodates about 3,600 passengers at double occupancy (though still smaller than the preceding Breakaway Plus Class).Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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This underscores the financial pressures that any company using AI is under to accommodate intensive workloads.Chris McHenry, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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