equates

verb

Definition of equatesnext
present tense third-person singular of equate
1
as in compares
to regard or represent as equal or comparable a value system that equates money with success

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2
as in refers
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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3
as in balances
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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  1. compares
  2. adjusts
  3. accommodates
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  • That compares with General Motors, up 55%, and Ford Motor, off 9%, during that time frame.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Here’s how that compares with the S&P 500 index, which is often viewed as a benchmark of the overall stock market.
    Cheyenne DeVon, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of compares
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  • Founded in 2016 in Ontario, by CEO Manmeet Maggu and CTO Rahul Udasi to assist Maggu’s nephew, Trexo customizes each brace’s gait to the user and adjusts it over time.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This indicator uses Average True Range to calculate a trailing stop, providing a dynamic trailing stop level that adjusts automatically for the volatility of the instrument.
    David Keller, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • The system accommodates changes in gait pattern, step speed, weight bearing, and support level.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Support Employee Needs Implementing flexible work arrangements, including telework and adjustable hours, accommodates employees’ personal needs and fosters better work-life balance.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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