Thesaurus results for EQUALS

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noun

plural of equal

as in equivalents

one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value a basketball player who truly has no equal in his sport

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verb

present tense third-person singular of equal

as in meets

to produce something equal to (as in quality or value) no one has equaled Shakespeare's plays

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as in means

to be the same in meaning or effect being confined to home for a whole weekend would equal a death sentence in the minds of a lot of teens

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as in matches

to be the exact counterpart of in the British system a public school equals an American prep school

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Noun

But as more Tunisians might be learning, the right ideas and the best people to run an economy can be elevated only when all citizens are civic equals, working together under political openness and accountable government. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026 Baizhan tells me that Kazakh women were traditionally the equals of men. — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026 In this way, Rovelli recognizes them as the equals of Plato, Aristotle and others in their ability to penetrate difficult questions of reality but doing so from a different perspective. — Adam Frank, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026 And there’s also been a real increase in dancers collaborating with artists as equals, appearing in roles other than backup. — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026 Young and old can learn from each other, not as mentors and mentees, but as equals. — Gloria Steinem, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026 This is a partnership of equals—not in the size of our populations, but in the depth of our commitments. — Naftali Bennett, Time, 9 July 2026 Those implementations must treat policy design and technical design as equals. — Maghnus Mareneck, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The announcement framed it as a merger of equals, bringing 42 parks together under one company. — HubSpot, 1 June 2026

Verb

The site is designed to hold up to 6,500 tonnes (7,200 tons) of uranium waste, which equals roughly 3,300 canisters. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 One serving equals a slice of whole-grain bread, half a cup of cooked oats, half a cup of brown rice or a small bowl of whole-grain cereal. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 Fund fallback capability first where concentration and criticality are high, and measure switching time in a real test rather than assuming a backup contract equals resilience. — Swati Deepak Kumar, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 The intuition that surface equals space emerged only gradually in Lee’s paintings, however. — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 That amount roughly equals 2% of China’s coal imports each year. — Reuters, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026 In high-end homes, space equals ease—and thoughtful storage translates directly into value, both for daily living and long-term resale. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 Sep. 2026 Fewer students equals less state funding, with potential layoffs and school closures looming. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 So great players, great play-caller, consistency and continuity in one scheme over time usually equals success. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for equals

Noun

The launch comes amid an ongoing, and often confusing, debate over the merits of tokenized deposits versus stablecoins, which are another form of dollar equivalents long embraced by the crypto industry.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
The widening gap in French bond yields over their German equivalents has raised questions over whether the European Central Bank would have to take the expensive and politically controversial step of intervening to stabilize the market.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of equivalents

Verb

That means another week of relying on players like Andrew Armstrong and Cyrus Allen, with Xavier Worthy the WR1 by default.

— Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
It was born in 1930 and is today the most popular candy bar in the United States, which undoubtedly means the world.

— Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of means

Verb

Simply put, to stay economically competitive, America needs computing power that matches or beats its adversaries’.

— Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Check the manufacturer's official website to confirm that the model exists and matches the advertised specifications.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of matches

Noun

But defense lawyer Wada said they were seldom used when the detention was shorter than two weeks, leaving minors to face similar conditions to their adult counterparts.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
In another warning sign for Republicans, Kansas’ Democratic gubernatorial nominee Cindy Holscher and Senate nominee Adam Hamilton both narrowly led their Republican counterparts, within the poll’s margin of error.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of counterparts

Verb

Tarrant County saw a dip in early voters on Wednesday, but the number of people turning out locally still surpasses Texas’ last midterm election.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Brady, who has 187 regular-season victories, surpasses Hall of Famer Brett Favre (186) and Peyton Manning (186) for the most regular-season victories by a starting quarterback in NFL history.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of surpasses

Verb

Part of what Myha’la’s wink signifies is how much Celebrity Traitors UK is about, well, being a celebrity.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
The appointment signifies a new chapter for Zankov, formalizing a partnership that has already played a pivotal role in the development of his business over the past two years.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of signifies

Noun

Additionally, partners need to have a clear understanding of how the innovator, supply chain and brand will share the risks associated with adopting a new technology.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Netanyahu’s hard-right coalition partners frequently call for the West Bank’s annexation and the dissolution of the Palestinian Authority in the territory.

— Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

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