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as in to compare
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
a value system that equates money with success
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as in to refer
to describe as similar
you're being silly when you equate the talent of that pop star with the musical genius of Mozart
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as in to balance
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
you'll stop running up debts when you start equating what you spend with what you earn
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Recent Examples of equate
The book equates being female with being submissive.
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Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Tasks that once took hours can now be accomplished in minutes thanks to technology, which may give the impression of laziness to those who equate effort with time spent.
—Vikram Joshi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But the idea is still seen as radical for Japanese companies, which often equates time spent at work with loyalty for the company.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
In a 2022 report, researchers found that less than 1% of flyers chose to offset their carbon footprint when purchasing tickets, and that passengers rarely equated their travel with direct environmental impacts.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
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Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Tasks that once took hours can now be accomplished in minutes thanks to technology, which may give the impression of laziness to those who equate effort with time spent.
—Vikram Joshi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But the idea is still seen as radical for Japanese companies, which often equates time spent at work with loyalty for the company.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
In a 2022 report, researchers found that less than 1% of flyers chose to offset their carbon footprint when purchasing tickets, and that passengers rarely equated their travel with direct environmental impacts.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
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When the president-elect proposed the idea that the United States should control Greenland, the Pennsylvania senator compared the discussion to the Louisiana Purchase.Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
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Though taking a player to arbitration is more rare in this era compared with several decades ago, the Twins still entered Thursday with nearly one-third of their roster unsigned for 2025.Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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However, challenges will arise—particularly when balancing short-term profits with long-term societal benefits.Michael Shribman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Switzer says country club and prep are design aesthetics that balance sophistication with comfort, which never goes out of style.Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
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By understanding where delays usually occurred, the AI agent recommended things like: adjusting timelines and redistributing tasks more effectively.Alex Circei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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With meteorologists predicting up to 2 inches of snow in the Charlotte area, plus threats of sleet, ice and freezing rain on Friday and Saturday, some restaurants, entertainment venues and other small businesses are closing, adjusting hours and postponing or canceling events.CharlotteFive staff, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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But Kidman is one of the only good things about it, offering an early glimpse at her ability to equalize flinty resolve with giggling coquettishness.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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The reform consolidated the public defense services of the state’s 44 counties under one statewide umbrella and aimed to equalize pay and standardize case management and other processes.Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
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The water rushing along the road flutters The dress on the corpse of a woman, As the city descends long days and nights Into legend, which won’t compensate for its disasters.Czeslaw Milosz, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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But the law says that any workers who receive less than the $16.35 minimum wage must be compensated by the restaurants.Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
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However, Cassidy's friends have been more than accommodating when spending time together.Ashley Vega, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Perle was underwriting it and finally had to rent a hall to accommodate the troops.CBS News, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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