How to Use equation in a Sentence

equation

noun
  • Between the lines: Geography is only part of the equation here — race plays a role, too.
    Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The performance of punter JK Scott also has no doubt entered the equation.
    Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Instead of putting the grind as a nonnegotiable in your dream life, why not remove that overexertion from the equation and see how lovely your life can pan out?
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The comfortable portion of the equation is critical for the Vanquish.
    Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • If surf spots aren't part of the equation, then expect Teiefitu to beeline to Le Manoa for lunch or dinner.
    Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Boyle and Turok have calculated an equation that counts universes.
    Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Like its forebear, the Crown proves quiet and comfy enough to drive, but the new hybrid driveline brings little driving fun to the equation.
    cleveland, 3 Dec. 2022
  • Gravely is hopeful that new investments in urban infrastructure will help balance this equation.
    Ebony Flake, Essence, 20 Nov. 2022
  • Even with Estevez and Hoffman as part of the equation, the Phillies' bullpen struggled with consistency.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The heat index was calculated from those measurements using an equation that has an error margin of ±1.3°F.
    Rumsey Taylor, New York Times, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The power-grid attacks have occurred as Russia struggles to reverse a battlefield equation that has tipped in Ukraine’s favor in recent months.
    Emily Rauhala, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2022
  • But the development of missile-defense technologies unbalances the equation in a number of important ways.
    Kelsey D. Atherton, The Atlantic, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Proposition 486 asks voters to implement a new permanent spending equation.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Add borderless hiring to the equation, and companies can both cut costs and continue to invest in innovations to fuel their businesses through the coming valley and back to the top of the mountain.
    Taso Du Val, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Fast cashout casinos take the agony out of the equation.
    Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
  • And once again, both Hader and Williams will be in the equation to win the award.
    Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2023
  • That equation added up to a loss for the Chicago White Sox.
    Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2023
  • But there is a bit of elbow grease that needs to be added to the equation.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Below are my tips for both of these sides of the equation.
    Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The other part of that equation is the ease and honesty of all the controls.
    Pete Lyons, Car and Driver, 26 Mar. 2023
  • And that is where Tyler Bertuzzi comes into the equation.
    Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Wells’ work with the Cowboys is also a key part of the equation.
    Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2024
  • Take food out of the equation and eat at your hotel or rental.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Shampoos are just one part of the equation, so take note.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Meanwhile, the supply side of the equation has been even more out of whack.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 July 2024
  • New research shows that looking the part is very much part of the equation.
    Anne Marie Chaker, WSJ, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Still, there’s probably more to the equation than meets the eye.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
  • And the amount of feed that goes to feed animals, to feed us, that equation just seemed wrong.
    Allison Aubrey, CBS News, 9 July 2023
  • Notice that both sides of the equation have an R2 term, so that cancels and so does the π.
    WIRED, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Pools never go out of style and are often part of the equation.
    Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas News, 19 Mar. 2023

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