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
Oklahoma Education Association President Cari Elledge equated the plan to mortgaging a teacher’s future for a salary increase today.
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Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Mar. 2026
The administration reframes the drug war as military conflict, equating cartels to terrorist groups like ISIS and prioritizing lethal force over law enforcement.
—Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
In a world that often equates growth with success, his model suggests another path.
—K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Palmer Luckey, same thing—equating property expropriation with democracy.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
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Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Mar. 2026
The administration reframes the drug war as military conflict, equating cartels to terrorist groups like ISIS and prioritizing lethal force over law enforcement.
—Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
In a world that often equates growth with success, his model suggests another path.
—K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Palmer Luckey, same thing—equating property expropriation with democracy.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
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The Observer compared full-time city employee salaries from its database to publicly available data for similar positions in Mecklenburg County and other cities throughout the country.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The proliferation of biennials in the ’90s made the art world multicentric and global, a radical shift compared with previous decades.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Turkey has tried to maintain a balancing role since the Iran war began, condemning attacks that threaten regional stability while keeping channels open with Tehran.—
Steve Mollman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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This pink ombré set balances the shorter nail with a slightly bolder pop of color.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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All numbers were adjusted for seasonal volatility.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Still, energy analysts note global markets tend to adjust over time — even if short-term disruptions can lead to temporary price spikes.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Kings had equalized with Panarin’s 27th goal of 2025-26.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Kat Rader equalized from the spot for the Dash in the 39th.—
Phuoc Nguyen,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But where other comics might lean on quantity as a crutch to compensate for quality, Kashian genuinely just has this much to say.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Even Sorokin could not compensate against the Penguins, who got solid goaltending from Arturs Silovs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The effective oil blockade has caused blackouts and trash to pile up in the capital, with hospitals struggling to accommodate patients due to the energy crunch.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Entertaining spaces are designed to expand and contract depending on use, accommodating larger groups without feeling oversized when empty.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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