equate to
phrasal verb
equated to; equating to; equates to
: to be the same as or similar to (something) : to equal
Disagreement doesn't equate to disloyalty.
Examples of equate to in a Sentence
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For many, that equates to the right of the Jewish people to have their own state and self-determination in an ancestral homeland after centuries of oppression and ostracism in much of the world.
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Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
Popular on Variety The new incentive is a 53% expenditure credit that equates to a tax relief of approximately 40% for U.K. productions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 May 2024
This status with Qatar equates to Oneworld Sapphire status; most notably, Sapphire status unlocks access to business-class lounges on partner airlines like the beautiful Cathay Pacific lounges in Hong Kong, The Pier, and The Wing.
—Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024
The low price doesn’t equate to its quality as proven by the 109,000 five-star ratings and over 1,000 people who have grabbed one just this month.
—Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Higher subscription prices typically equate to a bump in U.S. mechanical royalties — but not this time.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 9 May 2024
On average, this equates to $40 to $50 per residential property per year, or about $3-$4 per month.
—Rachel Spacek, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2024
That equates to about a quarter of U.S. Methodist churches.
—Sarah Maddox, CBS News, 9 May 2024
If Miami pulls out before the 2030 season the franchise would have paid Tagovailoa $254 through six seasons, which equates to $42.3 million a year.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
Popular on Variety The new incentive is a 53% expenditure credit that equates to a tax relief of approximately 40% for U.K. productions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 May 2024
This status with Qatar equates to Oneworld Sapphire status; most notably, Sapphire status unlocks access to business-class lounges on partner airlines like the beautiful Cathay Pacific lounges in Hong Kong, The Pier, and The Wing.
—Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024
The low price doesn’t equate to its quality as proven by the 109,000 five-star ratings and over 1,000 people who have grabbed one just this month.
—Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Higher subscription prices typically equate to a bump in U.S. mechanical royalties — but not this time.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 9 May 2024
On average, this equates to $40 to $50 per residential property per year, or about $3-$4 per month.
—Rachel Spacek, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2024
That equates to about a quarter of U.S. Methodist churches.
—Sarah Maddox, CBS News, 9 May 2024
If Miami pulls out before the 2030 season the franchise would have paid Tagovailoa $254 through six seasons, which equates to $42.3 million a year.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
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“Equate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equate%20to. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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