as in equivalence
the consideration of two or more things as equal
The speech deftly made an equation between the values of self-sacrifice and those of patriotism.
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Recent Examples of equation
The European plea for involvement potentially complicates the equation between Russia and the U.S.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
However, the electoral equation would be different for Torres in the race.
—David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
But here are 10 topics other NFL coaches and general managers have addressed that might factor into the 49ers’ offseason equation:
1.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Of course there has been little pushback from the Warriors side of the equation, who have found the deal more than palatable.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
However, the electoral equation would be different for Torres in the race.
—David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
But here are 10 topics other NFL coaches and general managers have addressed that might factor into the 49ers’ offseason equation:
1.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Of course there has been little pushback from the Warriors side of the equation, who have found the deal more than palatable.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equation
Noun
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There’s moral equivalence, and then there’s a total moral inversion.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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Combating antisemitism should not come at the cost of distorting reality or creating false equivalences.—
Yinam Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Then, the host himself started getting into the act and making some analogy between Survivor and pineapple pizza and how some people might not think pineapple on a pizza is a good thing.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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This contradicts the classic anthropomorphic analogies of Disney’s Pinocchio and Dumbo, as well as The Little Prince, The Iron Giant, Babe and Babe: Pig in the City, and Zack Snyder’s astonishing Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’hoole.—
Armond White,
National Review,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Leaving prison with $20 and a high school equivalency certificate, Fauteck straightened up.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Litchfield’s Adult Basic Education program offers inmates at the Meeker County Detention Center an opportunity to use that time wisely – either brushing up on basic skills or working toward a high school equivalency diploma.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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