1
as in comparing
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
a value system that equates money with success
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2
as in linking
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 balancing
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 equating
For their part, Israeli leaders discovered the political utility of equating such hostility with Europe’s fascist past.
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Daniel May, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Stop equating stress with success.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Even the now-official name of the detention center compromises the dignity of those held there, equating all of them with the ruthless and violent criminals who populated Alcatraz Island Penitentiary from 1934 to 1963.
—David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Daniel May, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Stop equating stress with success.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Even the now-official name of the detention center compromises the dignity of those held there, equating all of them with the ruthless and violent criminals who populated Alcatraz Island Penitentiary from 1934 to 1963.
—David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equating
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Over the past decade, skyscrapers continued to rise in the Brickell area, on the south side of the Miami River and the downtown core, with some comparing it to Manhattan south.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The statement further addressed the context of the tribute, comparing it to other moments of silence following tragedies.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In some cases, going overboard on protein and not balancing it with fiber could lead to weight gain or digestive problems.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Our expert reviews of JBL headphones consistently praises the brand for balancing strong sound with everyday value, and this pair fits right into that category.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Colorado failed to put together the equalizing touchdown in the last moments.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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More to the point, such a system would reinforce a democratic vision of education by demonstrating that what little funds our taxes do provide can go toward equalizing opportunity, rather than supporting the tired libertarian complaint that one’s tax dollars are poorly spent.—
Chandler Fritz,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Nonetheless, with policy in restrictive territory, the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy stance.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Adaptation shapes responses to match the level of risk, guiding users in the moment, and adjusting trust dynamically.—
Steve Riley,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But the Big Tech companies behind generative AI learned early on that building a business using the creative works of others is easier without asking permission or compensating creatives.—
Ruth Vitale,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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Efficient, neat, always available as a means of compensating for her (completely justified) fear of not being a brilliant enough copywriter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Equating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equating. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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