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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This also means that Alejandro Balde’s future on the left is under threat too, but at least Marc Cucurella has been taken out of the equation by joining Real Madrid - which ends any prospect of returning to boyhood outfit Barcelona.
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Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Nobody doubts the power of Hermès; the doubts seem to be on the expectations side of the equation.
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Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Taking them out of the equation and switching the play past them is the right approach.
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Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
There is so much more to the equation, from practices to shootarounds to strategy sessions.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Nobody doubts the power of Hermès; the doubts seem to be on the expectations side of the equation.
—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Taking them out of the equation and switching the play past them is the right approach.
—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
There is so much more to the equation, from practices to shootarounds to strategy sessions.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for equation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equation
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That’s a false equivalence a lot of the time.
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There are journalists curious about making the leap, journalists who already made it and want to evangelize, and journalists who are furious at him for making some kind of equivalence between these jobs and journalism.
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This involves sharing only essential details, simplifying complex ideas with analogies, and prioritizing influencing action over mere information delivery.
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An Iranian friend drew an analogy between Iranians who have experienced the Islamic regime to being a rape victim.
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Adult general education programs prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.
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Each additional equivalency requires ongoing validation as curriculum evolves in response to a changing world.
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“Equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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