as in equivalence
the consideration of two or more things as equal
The speech deftly made an equation between the values of self-sacrifice and those of patriotism.
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Recent Examples of equation
How does your home actually start becoming an affordability equation?
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Emily Hamilton, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Without Connected Care, the patient-caregiver equation is resting on a bridge of rocks that could crumble anytime.
—Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The equation seems simple for studios and outlets: Influencers talk for a living, and handing them a microphone can heighten your likelihood of getting the most viral video or news from the event.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
Veteran Forbes travel writer Lewis Nunn recommends taking the guesswork out of the equation and traveling with Unforgettable Croatia, a luxury tour operator that offers small yacht cruises throughout the Adriatic.
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Emily Hamilton, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Without Connected Care, the patient-caregiver equation is resting on a bridge of rocks that could crumble anytime.
—Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The equation seems simple for studios and outlets: Influencers talk for a living, and handing them a microphone can heighten your likelihood of getting the most viral video or news from the event.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
Veteran Forbes travel writer Lewis Nunn recommends taking the guesswork out of the equation and traveling with Unforgettable Croatia, a luxury tour operator that offers small yacht cruises throughout the Adriatic.
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equation
Noun
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There’s moral equivalence, and then there’s a total moral inversion.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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Combating antisemitism should not come at the cost of distorting reality or creating false equivalences.—
Yinam Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This divine/human analogy, recalling La vie de Jésus, is a splendidly esoteric conceit.—
Armond White,
National Review,
14 Mar. 2025
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An analogy that resonates with me is that of a boy raised by a single mother.—
Ben Gebremeskel,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Leaving prison with $20 and a high school equivalency certificate, Fauteck straightened up.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Litchfield’s Adult Basic Education program offers inmates at the Meeker County Detention Center an opportunity to use that time wisely – either brushing up on basic skills or working toward a high school equivalency diploma.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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