equate to
phrasal verb
equated to; equating to; equates to
: to be the same as or similar to (something) : to equal
Disagreement doesn't equate to disloyalty.
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John David’s fiery portrayal of Willie showcases how chasing for opportunity doesn’t always equate to proper manhood and a fruitful legacy.
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Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
The allowance equates to $1.3 million, and Prince Andrew's personal security detail was also in the seven figures, according to the outlet.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Anywhere from 7% to 21% of Americans own crypto — that equates to 18 million on the low end, and roughly 50 million on the high end.
—Kelly O'Grady, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
This was reported by Apple less than a week prior to the update, which equates to an emergency update for users.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
The allowance equates to $1.3 million, and Prince Andrew's personal security detail was also in the seven figures, according to the outlet.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Anywhere from 7% to 21% of Americans own crypto — that equates to 18 million on the low end, and roughly 50 million on the high end.
—Kelly O'Grady, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
This was reported by Apple less than a week prior to the update, which equates to an emergency update for users.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Equate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equate%20to. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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