1
as in compared
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
a value system that equates money with success
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as in likened
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 balanced
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 equated
What the rise of 'chalance' says about dating People have equated aloofness with coolness since long before the internet came around.
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Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
College football fans who equated NCAA rules to actual laws.
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Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls.
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Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
A lot of people equated cruelty with strength, and a lot of them aren’t going to be able to come back from that.
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Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy equated Brown’s role this season to a fork in the road, though not in a do-this-or-things-won’t-go-well way.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
Ignoring Jewish religious belief, history, and culture, Sartre equated Jewish identity with legitimate fear of antisemitic violence.
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Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2026
What a wild ride though, from not wanting kids to being equated with Mama’s.
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Ali Lerman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Casseroles are equated with comfort.
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
College football fans who equated NCAA rules to actual laws.
—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls.
—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
A lot of people equated cruelty with strength, and a lot of them aren’t going to be able to come back from that.
—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy equated Brown’s role this season to a fork in the road, though not in a do-this-or-things-won’t-go-well way.
—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
Ignoring Jewish religious belief, history, and culture, Sartre equated Jewish identity with legitimate fear of antisemitic violence.
—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 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
Casseroles are equated with comfort.
—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equated
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Advances in childbirth — including prenatal care, Cesarean sections, blood transfusions, antibiotics and neonatal intensive care — also dramatically improved maternal and infant survival compared with colonial America.
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Thanks in part to the World Cup contract, the company’s revenue has reached $15 million so far this year, compared with $20 million last year, Beig said.
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Increases in reserves are balanced by increases in Fed securities holdings, and the interest paid on reserves is offset by the interest earned on the securities.
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This product helps keep your pool’s alkalinity levels balanced.
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Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
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The difference is that this time, they’re being received by institutions who have recognized the market creators built for themselves and adjusted their approach accordingly.
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Paraguay took the lead when Julio Enciso scored on a header late in the first half, but Kai Havertz equalized in the 52nd minute for four-time champion Germany.
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Kai Havertz equalized in the 52nd minute for four-time champion Germany.
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Douglas said automatic gratuities also serve a practical purpose for larger parties, helping to ensure servers are fairly compensated for the additional coordination and service those tables require.
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With the original melody-makers credited and compensated, the reference is recognizable, but the recording is entirely AtHeart’s.
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“Equated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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