as in equivalents
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
a basketball player who truly has no equal in his sport
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1
as in meets
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has equaled Shakespeare's plays
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2
as in means
to be the same in meaning or effect
being confined to home for a whole weekend would equal a death sentence in the minds of a lot of teens
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as in matches
to be the exact counterpart of
in the British system a public school equals an American prep school
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Recent Examples of equals
Maghnus Mareneck,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The announcement framed it as a merger of equals, bringing 42 parks together under one company.
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HubSpot,
1 June 2026
The Pacers in no way were equals of the Thunder last year, yet came within one game of that title.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
The summit is meant to showcase France’s new policy for the continent — a shift from a former colonial power seen as dominating to what Paris describes as a partnership of equals.
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ABC News,
12 May 2026
Pernod’s offer, while billed as a merger of equals, gave rise to thorny issues that the two sides couldn’t square.
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Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
Even a 6% discrepancy in funding (which is roughly what the $135 million shortfall equals) ends up being an enormous amount of money.
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John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Before the leagues’ recent expansions prior to the 2024 season, the SEC was merely the top conference among equals in producing NFL talent.
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Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
For the first time, the two groups stood as equals.
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Marc Ballon,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Seven multiplied by 400 equals $2,800.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
That equals about one Starship launch every eight days for LC-39A, but a higher cadence will be needed to successfully support NASA's Artemis program.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
Men plus power equals women minus fingers.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
22 June 2026
One mill equals $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value.
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Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Complete three to four sets (one wall-sit equals one set).
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Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
This prevalence equals about one in nine seniors who have been diagnosed with this brain altering disease.
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Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
There was no immediate confirmation of that figure, which roughly equals five days of oil shipments through the waterway before the war began.
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Arkansas Online,
11 June 2026
Noun
Those implementations must treat policy design and technical design as equals.
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Maghnus Mareneck,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The announcement framed it as a merger of equals, bringing 42 parks together under one company.
—
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
The Pacers in no way were equals of the Thunder last year, yet came within one game of that title.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
The summit is meant to showcase France’s new policy for the continent — a shift from a former colonial power seen as dominating to what Paris describes as a partnership of equals.
—
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Pernod’s offer, while billed as a merger of equals, gave rise to thorny issues that the two sides couldn’t square.
—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
Even a 6% discrepancy in funding (which is roughly what the $135 million shortfall equals) ends up being an enormous amount of money.
—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Before the leagues’ recent expansions prior to the 2024 season, the SEC was merely the top conference among equals in producing NFL talent.
—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
For the first time, the two groups stood as equals.
—
Marc Ballon,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
When Excellence Becomes Exhaustion One of the greatest misconceptions about high performance is the belief that achievement automatically equals wellness.
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Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Seven multiplied by 400 equals $2,800.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
That equals about one Starship launch every eight days for LC-39A, but a higher cadence will be needed to successfully support NASA's Artemis program.
—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
Men plus power equals women minus fingers.
—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
22 June 2026
One mill equals $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value.
—
Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Complete three to four sets (one wall-sit equals one set).
—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
This prevalence equals about one in nine seniors who have been diagnosed with this brain altering disease.
—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
There was no immediate confirmation of that figure, which roughly equals five days of oil shipments through the waterway before the war began.
—
Arkansas Online,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equals
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Google describes the resulting deployment as about 50 server-equivalents worth of compute at a fraction of the usual cost.
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Among them are selfie sticks (or equivalents), oversized hats, clothing bearing political statements and large flags.
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What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
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Patients will first need prior authorization -- prescribing clinicians will submit documentation proving the patient meets strict body mass index (BMI) and health condition requirements.
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This moment means a lot to me, man.
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In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
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There needs to be the excitement and energy that matches the game.
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The industry conversation around funding reform is urgent precisely because this generation deserves a system that matches their ambition and offers them a future.
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Members of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA Summer League team got pummeled by their Memphis Grizzlies’ counterparts on Saturday evening, falling 111-74 in an opening game in Salt Lake City.
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Like their counterparts in the founding generation, most 19th century reformers had their own prejudices and their own ideas about whose liberation mattered most.
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Since then, Lebanese health authorities say more than 4,250 people have been killed — a toll that surpasses the war deaths in Iran but in a country 16 times less populous.
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The borough jails won't be ready and Rikers' current population of about 6,700 inmates surpasses the 4,100-bed capacity of the new facilities.
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This evolution signifies that future success hinges on leaders who integrate health, not sacrifice it, for long-term effectiveness.
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But the installation also signifies the removal of the rest of the city’s colorful street art, including the large rainbow flag by Sebastian Street Beach, as Fort Lauderdale seeks to settle its ongoing legal battles with the state.
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Be patient with kids and romantic partners, because squabbles might arise.
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Its story resonated deeply with Catherine Blanc-Maurizi, producer at Offshore, who brought the project to the aforementioned partners and also got co-directors Maud Garnier and Marc Robinet on board.
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“Equals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equals. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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