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
However, there is a long history of equating Chinese migrants as invaders, spies or risks to national security.
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Meredith Oyen, The Conversation, 19 June 2025
Several establishment owners equated the PRO’s efforts to collect fees to a mob-like shakedown, citing aggressive on-site confrontations and threatening letters.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
His ostentatious well-being is scorned by Walker, who equates equilibrium with compromise.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
In an interview with The Hill, El-Sayed equated the issue of foreign intervention to affordability.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 29 June 2025
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Meredith Oyen, The Conversation, 19 June 2025
Several establishment owners equated the PRO’s efforts to collect fees to a mob-like shakedown, citing aggressive on-site confrontations and threatening letters.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
His ostentatious well-being is scorned by Walker, who equates equilibrium with compromise.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
In an interview with The Hill, El-Sayed equated the issue of foreign intervention to affordability.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
Verb
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As of June 30, debt stood at 95.7 million euros, net of the IFRS 16 effect compared with 135.2 million euros at the end of June last year.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Excluding the negative impact of the U.S. operations, Del Monte Pacific would have posted a $10.9 million net profit in the year ended April 2025, compared with a $24.9 million net loss a year ago.—
Ian Sayson,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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One of the things Hoyer did well was balancing his prospect depth with the team’s short-term needs.—
Jared Wyllys,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The heel, part of Lopez’s exclusive Revolve collection, balances a sculptural look with accessible height — a key focus in the JLO brand’s design philosophy.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Would making tweaks like wearing earplugs or adjusting the temperature of the room help solve the problem?—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 Aug. 2025
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The series follows the ups and downs as the family adjusts to a radically different world outside of the city, and Garner plays a mom who leaves her high-stress corporate job to help run the store.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The reigning Euro champs took down Sweden in PKs in the quarterfinals after trailing 2-0 for 75-plus minutes before equalizing with goals in the 79th and 81st.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Owusu equalized in the ninth minute with his 11th goal of the season.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
26 July 2025
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Even when time is added to compensate, attention doesn’t recover fully.—
Jack Zenger,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Would land swaps compensate for territory deemed essential by Israel for security?—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
28 July 2025
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Each launcher can accommodate either four or 16 interceptor missiles, depending on munition type.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The outdoor seating area can accommodate 36 people and features an outdoor bar top.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
25 July 2025
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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