as in equivalents
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 meets
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has equaled Shakespeare's plays
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as in means
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 matches
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 equals
Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
One cube equals one whole egg).
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Home equals better health, safety and security, and serves as the foundation for a better future—for families and the planet.
—Jonathan Reckford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Keep in mind that one teaspoon of sugar equals four grams.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
That equals an investigation rate of approximately one-quarter of 1%.
—Eamon Javers, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
The right attitude equals a better tomorrow.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Frame privilege as a natural consequence of responsibility Another mantra to emphasize is that privilege equals responsibility.
—Renee Sagiv Riebling, Parents, 4 Dec. 2024
From news coverage glorifying doorbuster deals to holiday movies romanticizing the act of gift-giving, media narratives often reinforce the idea that consumption equals joy.
—Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
Remember, in bonds, par equals $1,000 face value so, for example, a 50-bond par trade is $50,000.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
One cube equals one whole egg).
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Home equals better health, safety and security, and serves as the foundation for a better future—for families and the planet.
—Jonathan Reckford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Keep in mind that one teaspoon of sugar equals four grams.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
That equals an investigation rate of approximately one-quarter of 1%.
—Eamon Javers, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
The right attitude equals a better tomorrow.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Frame privilege as a natural consequence of responsibility Another mantra to emphasize is that privilege equals responsibility.
—Renee Sagiv Riebling, Parents, 4 Dec. 2024
From news coverage glorifying doorbuster deals to holiday movies romanticizing the act of gift-giving, media narratives often reinforce the idea that consumption equals joy.
—Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equals
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That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite the intense competition, the nascent growth of SASE means Palo Alto stock has the potential to keep rising, according to analysts.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Somehow, once the AI parses the input prompt, a video is to be generated that matches what the user has inside their mind.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Police found Mangione in possession of a fake New Jersey ID that matches the one used by the suspect to check into a hostel on the Upper West Side of Manhattan 10 days before the shooting.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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For years, Asian factories have outcompeted their Western counterparts on labor costs.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Historically, Black business owners have had to contend with higher borrowing costs and limited access to credit compared to their white counterparts.Tiffany Callender, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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According to Spirituality & Health, the cold moon signifies a time of rest, reflection and renewal.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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This announcement signifies the company’s ongoing commitment to expand its footprint slowly and carefully throughout the world’s most glamorous destinations.Caroline Tell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Equals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equals. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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