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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
In the latter category was presenter Jimmy Kimmel, who, in an act of exaggeration that would be Swiftian if intentional, equated the free speech policies of North Korea with those of, um, CBS.
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
For years, the FedRAMP process has been equated with actual security, Sager said.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 18 Mar. 2026
Oklahoma Education Association President Cari Elledge equated the plan to mortgaging a teacher’s future for a salary increase today.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Mar. 2026
Newsom has equated these actions to the state’s efforts in 2024 to quash the sale of hemp products containing cannabinoids such as THC.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The city’s new approach is a radical break with more than a decade of planning, when redevelopment was equated with building luxury hotels for tourists.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Emmanuel Macron equated territorial sovereignty with the rights of the French to police their own misinformation and democracy.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Jones has often equated that factor to using a credit card, meaning a bill will eventually come due.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Exhaustion stops being equated with worth, and success becomes something that can coexist with wellness.
—Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
For years, the FedRAMP process has been equated with actual security, Sager said.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 18 Mar. 2026
Oklahoma Education Association President Cari Elledge equated the plan to mortgaging a teacher’s future for a salary increase today.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Mar. 2026
Newsom has equated these actions to the state’s efforts in 2024 to quash the sale of hemp products containing cannabinoids such as THC.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The city’s new approach is a radical break with more than a decade of planning, when redevelopment was equated with building luxury hotels for tourists.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Emmanuel Macron equated territorial sovereignty with the rights of the French to police their own misinformation and democracy.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Jones has often equated that factor to using a credit card, meaning a bill will eventually come due.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Exhaustion stops being equated with worth, and success becomes something that can coexist with wellness.
—Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equated
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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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OrbDoc, a health care technology company that uses artificial intelligence to create tools for clinicians, performed an analysis for NBC News that examined what hospitals charge uninsured patients for particular procedures compared with what Medicare pays.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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In a statement, Howard Kwong, Cascale’s senior manager of public affairs for APAC, emphasized that for sustainability efforts to be successful, policy ambition must be balanced with practical implementation pathways that reflect the day-to-day operational realities of manufacturers.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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While the budget is balanced on paper, the underlying problems remain unresolved.—
Jason Gallion,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Companies across sectors have already adjusted their offerings and weighed price increases due to the surge in oil prices.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a video obtained by Fox News Digital, Schwarzenegger carefully adjusted Baena’s positioning to ensure optimal muscle growth.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jones said the redistricting equalized the election race in communities new to the district, potentially giving an edge to a new, anti-establishment candidate.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the 67th minute, Lara Prasnikar made NWSL history, becoming the first Slovenian player to ever score as Utah had equalized the match.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Another way to look at it is the Heat have well compensated Bam for the challenge ahead with the three-year, $166 million extension that kicks in next season.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers backing the proposal argue that Iran provides security for the strait and should be compensated by foreign shippers.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Equated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equated. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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