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
And after Kyiv’s mobilization efforts last spring, which alleviated but failed to solve the problem of Ukraine’s depleted fighting force, the military equation is looking increasingly dire.
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Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
But the mathematics underlying the chart is unfathomably complex, a combination of equations that make hieroglyphics seem self-explanatory.
—Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
With all the turkey, pie, and hearty dishes Thanksgiving brings, tight pants don’t exactly fit into the equation.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
At the time of his post, there was no mention of Jason Statham’s Shaw in the equation, and then there was talk that this latest spinoff might instead involve Jason Momoa’s Fast X villain, Reyes.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
But the mathematics underlying the chart is unfathomably complex, a combination of equations that make hieroglyphics seem self-explanatory.
—Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
With all the turkey, pie, and hearty dishes Thanksgiving brings, tight pants don’t exactly fit into the equation.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
At the time of his post, there was no mention of Jason Statham’s Shaw in the equation, and then there was talk that this latest spinoff might instead involve Jason Momoa’s Fast X villain, Reyes.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equation
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Advertisement Science and quackery cannot be treated as having scientific and moral equivalence.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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There is no moral equivalence between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2024
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This analogy highlights the system's ability to enhance natural movement without overpowering it, making mobility more accessible and appealing to a wider range of users.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Those reaching for a historical analogy to the current zeitgeist should look to the mid-1990s, according to JPMorgan’s Tyler.Bloomberg, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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Several states already treat completion of the DP as equivalent to a high school diploma, but Oregon became the first to extend the same equivalency to the career program.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Connor said a mandate of the design team is to make sure both the app and the website have functional equivalency in terms of the user experience, which obviously extends to accessibility.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equation. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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