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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2
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
Protestors deny this, arguing that criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza and U.S. support should not be equated with antisemitism.
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Joel Rose, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
That single line reveals a worldview that equates modern Israel with Biblical Israel—and views the former's politics as divinely mandated.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
But Republicans say that the spending is a natural byproduct of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision, which equated campaign spending with free speech and opened the spigots for big-money races.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 28 Mar. 2025
For years, these concerns were sidelined in festival culture, with volume often equated with immersion and intensity.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Joel Rose, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
That single line reveals a worldview that equates modern Israel with Biblical Israel—and views the former's politics as divinely mandated.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
But Republicans say that the spending is a natural byproduct of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision, which equated campaign spending with free speech and opened the spigots for big-money races.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 28 Mar. 2025
For years, these concerns were sidelined in festival culture, with volume often equated with immersion and intensity.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
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And when compared with Barack Obama’s approach in 2009 (the last time a president pursued major healthcare reforms right out of the gate), the contrast becomes even more striking.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Natural Light Structurally, the modern Colonial style aims to open up the home’s interior, with larger windows and more open floor plans when compared with the historic styles.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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Managing brand deals, taxes, and public image is a big responsibility for teenagers still balancing school and life.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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But the directors of such films aren’t unilaterally responsible for balancing the books; in the case of Sinners, given its current trajectory, worrying about the math doesn’t seem necessary.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
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Why Milwaukee could win: Friday night, the Bucks adjusted.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile equalizing per-pupil financing has undergone revision because the needs of students vary so widely.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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If the optimal progress and benefit to society is to be realized, then self-interest needs to be checked with equalizing policy that limits the chances of any one entity being both the creator and arbiter.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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What To Know Electric vehicle registration fees vary widely across the country, with some states already charging EV drivers more to compensate for their lack of fuel tax contributions.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Trained as an electronic engineer at a school of advanced studies in Venezuela, Pernía, 37, has had to compensate for his losses by working as a driver, using his car to support his wife and child.—
Gustavo Ocando Alex,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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These stylish privacy plants for decks accommodate all gardening styles, working equally well in containers and garden beds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The winery accommodates small groups only and does not permit large vehicles such as limos or party buses.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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