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
That statement shows the mental gymnastics that some leftists use to equate speech with violence.
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Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
What a wild ride though, from not wanting kids to being equated with Mama’s.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Parker was careful not to equate operations in the strait with the blockade of Iranian ports the US has been maintaining since April 13.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Critics said the report essentially equates one stand of conservative Christianity to be representative of Christians overall, then construes policy disagreements to be persecution.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
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Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
What a wild ride though, from not wanting kids to being equated with Mama’s.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Parker was careful not to equate operations in the strait with the blockade of Iranian ports the US has been maintaining since April 13.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Critics said the report essentially equates one stand of conservative Christianity to be representative of Christians overall, then construes policy disagreements to be persecution.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
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Over days, referees compared petition signatures against photocopies — generally years-old signatures from when voters first registered.—
Adam Davis,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Galvin’s research will examine how early-career doctors use OpenEvidence and compare its answers to those from several general-purpose chatbots, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini, using the same prompts.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Yes, there can be an artistry to nailing the dough, balancing the sauce, and assembling a thoughtful or even surprising mix of high-quality toppings.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Alasdair McLellan shot the portraits and a series of trailers that portray Jung Kook as a modern icon embodying the freedom of the open road, uniting fashion and entertainment to create an immersive world that balances his larger-than-life impact with Calvin Klein’s point of view.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The brand is also realistic about breaking in new shoes—especially ones with orthotic features—and recommends only wearing these for a couple of hours for the first few days so that your feet can adjust.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
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The strap can be adjusted to your liking, ranging from 16 to 29 inches at its longest.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Cucho Hernández put Betis ahead in the ninth minute and Pablo Fornals scored the winner in the 68th after Héctor Fort had equalized for Elche shortly before halftime.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Brennan Creek equalized in the 34th minute after a corner kick caused some chaos in the box.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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But Detroit’s damning offensive flaws, which its defense compensated for during the regular season, were exposed by the Cavs.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Last week, Oklahoma lawmakers passed a bill introduced by the Merediths’ state senator, Avery Frix, that would create a fund to compensate homeowners whose houses have been damaged by oil and gas pollution.—
Nick Bowlin,
ProPublica,
18 May 2026
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Seven of the rooms are designed to accommodate guests with reduced mobility or any kind of disability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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But Carey doesn’t know if the culture of higher education can accommodate that type of emergency thinking.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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