equate

verb

i-ˈkwāt How to pronounce equate (audio)
Definition of equatenext
1
as in to compare
to regard or represent as equal or comparable a value system that equates money with success

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2
as in to refer
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 to balance
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 equate Vikings Hall of Famer John Randle equated Ryan to the person, cloaked head to foot in soot, who shovels coal into a train engine without the passengers ever seeing his face. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026 In a world that had long equated labor with the physical act of making things, such a shift was seen as not terribly manly, and potentially dangerous to society as a whole. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 In the realm of the theater, no one exactly equates the number of headshots on a Playbill page with the ultimate fulfillment a stage show provides. — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2026 There is a tendency among active investors to equate activity with edge. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for equate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
  1. compare
  2. balance
  3. adjust
  4. equalize
  5. compensate
  6. accommodate
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  • Trade along the route remains tiny compared with major throughways like the Suez Canal and is dominated by Russian oil and gas, which – along with a few other LNG buyers in Asia – principally flow to China.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But for those who compare it to a keeper league in fantasy, there is more of a long view.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of compare
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  • Thune himself has worked to carefully balance the often unusual demands of the president with the political reality of his slim GOP majority.
    — Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In a photo posted to her Instagram account on August 8, the mom of three showed off her toned muscles while rocking a resistance band and balancing her hands on a set of free weights.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of balance
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  • When adjusting the texture, incorporate a teaspoon of flour or water at a time.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The psychiatrist diagnosed her with insomnia and worked to adjust her medication.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjust
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  • Seattle equalized in the 50th minute when Sally Menti collected a precise pass from Mia Fishel and fired past goalkeeper Angelina Anderson.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • León equalized in the 54th minute off a Jordi Cortizo free kick.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of equalize
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  • As litigation drags on, the plaintiff will necessarily require a higher settlement amount to compensate for the fees incurred so far and this will make the case more difficult to settle.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • To compensate, attackers have increasingly relied on infostealer malware and adversary-in-the–middle attacks.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of compensate
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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has attempted to accommodate the protesters by offering Fedorov an alternative position in the government, Dickinson says.
    — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This pantry, in addition to offering generous space for kitchen supplies, is ready to accommodate a first-floor laundry.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
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