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as in compares
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
a value system that equates money with success
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as in refers
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 balances
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 equates
Part of the problem is that the conversation around remote work often equates isolation with autonomy.
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Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Five Hundred Years of Religion in America means this is not just another history going back to 1776, and this is not a book that equates religion with Christianity.
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Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
The webpage equates undocumented immigrants with extraterrestrials.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 June 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.
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ABC News,
1 May 2026
Lewkowitz pushed back against the traditional value proposition that equates value with the lowest possible price.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
Wright equates climate-change activists to alarmists and has likened efforts by Democrats to combat global warming to Soviet-style communism.
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Anca Gurzu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
In a world that often equates growth with success, his model suggests another path.
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K. H. Koehler,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Five Hundred Years of Religion in America means this is not just another history going back to 1776, and this is not a book that equates religion with Christianity.
—
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
The webpage equates undocumented immigrants with extraterrestrials.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 June 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
Lewkowitz pushed back against the traditional value proposition that equates value with the lowest possible price.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.
—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
Wright equates climate-change activists to alarmists and has likened efforts by Democrats to combat global warming to Soviet-style communism.
—
Anca Gurzu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
In a world that often equates growth with success, his model suggests another path.
—
K. H. Koehler,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equates
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For each match, the model compares the two teams’ FIFA ranking points, converts the rating difference into a win probability, and randomly selects a winner using that probability.
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Saša Pekeč, a professor of business administration at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, compares it to the early days of ridesharing apps, which were banned in some cities while regulations were still being worked out.
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Foley says the dispatch center continuously measures electrical demand and balances it with available supply.
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This architecture balances public cloud elasticity with on-premise data protection.
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Roborock Vacuum Deals Roborock Qrevo Curv This premium, high-end hybrid robot vacuum and mop features an innovative self-lifting chassis that adjusts in real-time to climb over small thresholds and obstacles.
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Some providers might work on a sliding fee scale, for example, which adjusts cost based on a patient’s household income and family size.
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The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.
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The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static.
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The more useful question is what the current price assumes, what could change those assumptions, and whether the likely return compensates investors for the risks.
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However, research findings are mixed, and not everyone compensates by eating more.
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The yacht accommodates up to 10 guests across five cabins and includes a spa, sauna, gym, jacuzzi, and expansive indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces.
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The pillows also feature cooling gel memory foam and a design that accommodates side, back, and stomach sleepers.
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