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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
Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
Among peers adorned with accolades and extensive training, Sienna distinguishes herself through her equal measure of talent and steadfast commitment to her craft.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Feb. 2025
Fulwell and SpringHill reached an agreement to join forces in a merger of equals in November.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
Sarah Stockdale, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The new moons are only a few kilometers across in size (one kilometer equals roughly 0.62 miles), lead researcher Edward Ashton, a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics at Academia Sinica in Taiwan, told USA TODAY.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Ultimately, Drescher and Crabtree-Ireland acknowledged that systemic barriers still exist in order to reach inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and accessibility.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
Among peers adorned with accolades and extensive training, Sienna distinguishes herself through her equal measure of talent and steadfast commitment to her craft.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
The Kremlin wants a permanent restoration of full-spectrum bilateral diplomatic relations, in which two superpowers negotiate their differences as equals, Cold War style.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Feb. 2025
Fulwell and SpringHill reached an agreement to join forces in a merger of equals in November.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
More skills equals more confidence, more control over your work and fewer late-night panic sessions over a project that could have been automated.
—Sarah Stockdale, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The new moons are only a few kilometers across in size (one kilometer equals roughly 0.62 miles), lead researcher Edward Ashton, a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics at Academia Sinica in Taiwan, told USA TODAY.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equal
Adjective
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This is still hardly equitable, but women have made some gains.—
Kweilin Ellingrud,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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In the book Boundaries & Protection, clean relations refers to relationships that have a fair, equitable, and open exchange.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Did both sides not set staffers aside after the call to prepare an identical readout of what was agreed?—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Wong drew inspiration from the philatelic concept of tête-bêche — two identical stamps linked together, with one flipped upside down — for the restaurant logo, while his cinematic style influenced its interior decor.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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That’s because the duo has found much more suitable habitat for the animals than had been previously documented.—
ByRefael Kubersky,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
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And at the end, the pair disagreed on whether the Hot Ones challenge is suitable for couples.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2025
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Unexpected challenges, such as economic disruptions or global crises, require leaders to remain composed and responsive.—
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The 17-year-old, composed and well prepared, rattled off data about the need for youth involvement in civic decision-making.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In the darker versions, the mid-point between soft blue and pastel purple is explored—the results of which match a shade that Pantone has named Deep Periwinkle.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
15 Mar. 2025
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Investigators later matched it to a shell casing from the shooting scene, police said.—
Michael Moore Jr.,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This meant many people started to want to be comedians, which fed into that culture of competition.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The new Wood Finishing Series bourbon is called the Keepers Release, and it’s meant to be a tribute to the team that works in the distillery’s warehouses overseeing the maturation of the bourbon produced there.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This parallels how coaches often motivate clients to celebrate progress and reinforce future follow-through.—
Amareen Dhaliwal,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Green parallels the why of it all to Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old arraigned for the brazen December 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There was no sign of keeping things impartial for Shah, who as the ICC chief is meant to be independent and act without bias.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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There must be prompt, transparent and impartial investigations into all the killings and other violations, and those responsible must be held to account, in line with international law norms and standards.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Equal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equal. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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