equate to

verb

equated to; equating to; equates to
: to be the same as or similar to (something) : to equal
Disagreement doesn't equate to disloyalty.

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That equates to a loss of about $100 million in funding, which the district already accounted for in its budget, Hepburn said. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 This rally highlights that eligibility to sell doesn't equate to immediate selling, as many holders may retain shares. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 However, the population of little red dots drops off a cliff at redshifts equating to less than 12 billion years ago. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026 This is a common problem, as many people assume that more soap equates to cleaner towels. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equate to

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“Equate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equate%20to. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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