1
as in to compare
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
a value system that equates money with success
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as in to refer
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 to balance
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 equate
The executive order equates these cartels to groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda, broadening legal tools for the U.S. to combat cartel operations but raising fears of unintended consequences.
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
What does this have to do with equating Anders Breivik, who shot people on some bizarre, deluded mission to rid Norway of Islam, with Nelson Mandela?
—David Marchese, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The intent is to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen as a clean fuel, but this move undermines the purpose of these subsidies by equating sustainable practices with fossil fuel-dependent methods for tax subsidy purposes.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
While most fitness and lifestyle creators veer away from equating health and thinness, Schmidt built a platform saying the quiet part out loud, growing a following of 670,000 on TikTok before she was barred from the platform in September.
—Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
What does this have to do with equating Anders Breivik, who shot people on some bizarre, deluded mission to rid Norway of Islam, with Nelson Mandela?
—David Marchese, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The intent is to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen as a clean fuel, but this move undermines the purpose of these subsidies by equating sustainable practices with fossil fuel-dependent methods for tax subsidy purposes.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
While most fitness and lifestyle creators veer away from equating health and thinness, Schmidt built a platform saying the quiet part out loud, growing a following of 670,000 on TikTok before she was barred from the platform in September.
—Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
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There have been about 64 flu hospitalizations for every 100,000 people so far this season, according to CDC data through February 1, compared with about 44 Covid hospitalizations for every 100,000 people.—
Brenda Goodman and Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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List of Staff Revealed The lawsuit, submitted by New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez, compares Musk's role to that of the former British colonial rulers of America.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The film is about a young politician who becomes governor and her struggles to balance her career with her family life.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Being able to balance the chaos and planned chaos with also a very clear understanding of where to make the most impact.—
Katie Drummond,
WIRED,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Bills’ scouting department and coaching staff will adjust, but any single opponent is a moving target.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The sales totals are adjusted for seasonality but not inflation for a month, in which prices rose 0.5%.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Inter Miami fell behind early Friday against Orlando on a goal by Martin Ojeda at the 15-minute mark after a Miami defensive lapse, but Miami equalized seven minutes later when Luis Suarez found Argentine newcomer Tadeo Allende, who knocked it in from the right side at a difficult angle.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
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Trump argues that such measures will equalize the playing field for the U.S. in regards to global trade.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
13 Feb. 2025
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The equalizer and presets included in the DTS:X app cannot compensate for these shortcomings.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
10 Feb. 2025
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The latter will force scientists to compensate by spending even more of their time writing grants rather than pursuing research.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
8 Feb. 2025
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These tall and thin glasses offer enough capacity to accommodate the right alcohol to mixer ratio and have a subtle elegance that a pint glass just can’t match.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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Although it’s sold as a single stroller, the Vista V3 can accommodate up to three children at once by snapping on an additional seat below the first and a ride-on board to the back frame (each sold separately).—
Laura Lu, MS,
Parents,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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