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as in equitable
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
the basic belief that everyone is entitled to equal opportunity in employment
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as in identical
resembling another in every respect
as far as I can see, except for the high price, the store-brand jacket is equal to the jacket with the designer label
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as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
looking for someone equal to the challenge of running a large state university
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as in composed
free from emotional or mental agitation
he proceeded, in an equal tone, to recount the terrible events of the day
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
a basketball player who truly has no equal in his sport
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as in to match
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has equaled Shakespeare's plays
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as in to mean
to be the same in meaning or effect
being confined to home for a whole weekend would equal a death sentence in the minds of a lot of teens
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as in to parallel
to be the exact counterpart of
in the British system a public school equals an American prep school
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Recent Examples of equal
Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
The city will then receive annual payments equal to 50% of the project’s rental proceeds, minus expenses, with money deposited in the city’s general fund.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 1 May 2025
Tell them that you’d rather be seen as an equal and someone who’s allowed to make mistakes and grow, just like anyone else.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
While that amount of money doesn’t equal the massive second-weekend take of Inside Out 2 a year ago ($101.2M), consider the two wide entries a further deepening of the summer box office with a diversity of fare (that’s been the motif all season long, no?).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 June 2025
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Adjective
The threat from Musk was an equal response to Trump launching efforts to find primary challengers against Tillis and Massie.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
The city will then receive annual payments equal to 50% of the project’s rental proceeds, minus expenses, with money deposited in the city’s general fund.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Noun
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Mom is not a partner or his equal in this relationship.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 1 May 2025
Tell them that you’d rather be seen as an equal and someone who’s allowed to make mistakes and grow, just like anyone else.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
Mayfield leading the Buccaneers to a championship would equal the championship Brady brought to town.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
While that amount of money doesn’t equal the massive second-weekend take of Inside Out 2 a year ago ($101.2M), consider the two wide entries a further deepening of the summer box office with a diversity of fare (that’s been the motif all season long, no?).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 June 2025
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As new federal and state regulations favor local data and AI with human oversight, there has never been a better—or more urgent—moment to make the U.S. the global standard for secure, resilient, and equitable healthcare administration in the era of agentic AI.—
Vlad Panin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This year's honor roll comes at a critical time, as hospitals work to maintain equitable care amid potential Medicaid cuts, rising costs and ongoing workforce challenges.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The corporate giant acquired Dollar Shave Club (DSC) in 2016 for what seems almost identical reasons—viral marketing that challenged industry giants.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Unlike the oral-only therapy in the study, today's patches use lower doses of hormones which are identical to the ones made by the body, and may reduce risks, according to the review.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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This new moon is particularly suitable for projects or processes that have to do with your well-being, your home, your family, or your emotional balance.—
Danijela Pilic,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Then take the time to analyze the situation before delivering a thoughtful and composed response.—
Christopher Fairbank,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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McIlroy looked composed and steady at 2-under through nine.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine shakes hands with Coco Gauff of the U.S. after winning the first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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This season, the brand stuck to the classics: silk lounge sets were paired with black one-pieces, and bikinis were matched with flowy skirts and pants.—
Alyssa Hardy,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Verb
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That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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After all, no clients means your entire pivot to being a freelancer was a waste of time.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The intentional aging of one’s Boat and Tote additionally parallels the popularized bag charm movement that has dominated the accessory industry in recent months—inspiring consumers to customize their handbags for unique distinction and subtly communicate that their item is well-loved.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Crow-Armstrong’s actions parallel a difficult stretch for the Cubs.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The court determined that prosecutors with the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office made procedural errors during the trial that undermined the jury’s ability to reach an impartial verdict.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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The government said that independence requirement merely means the task force is supposed to make recommendations based on their impartial medical and public-health judgments.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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“Equal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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