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
Bean Trailer The rack itself is designed to carry a rooftop tent, completing the camper part of the equation.
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New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
Einstein’s general theory of relativity, which is used to describe the gravity of black holes, uses a single field equation to explain how space curves and matter moves.
—Lyndie Chiou, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025
So, there’s a strongly interacting quantum system that has an equivalent description in terms of equations that look like gravity.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Magic is a big part of it, but Evel Knievel-level showmanship and extreme endurance also figure into the equation.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
Einstein’s general theory of relativity, which is used to describe the gravity of black holes, uses a single field equation to explain how space curves and matter moves.
—Lyndie Chiou, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025
So, there’s a strongly interacting quantum system that has an equivalent description in terms of equations that look like gravity.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Magic is a big part of it, but Evel Knievel-level showmanship and extreme endurance also figure into the equation.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 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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Using a baseball analogy, no painter throws harder than Kent Monkman.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Extending the spaceport-airport analogy a little further, the closure of America's busiest airport for a week or more would be a big deal.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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Substantial equivalency is a simple, common-sense standard.—
David Bloomfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The proficiency test is a five-part state exam held several times a year, or a higher level equivalency test for those not living in Italy.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equation. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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