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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The base-level fines that have been imposed on Meta in this case—a minimum of twelve billion dollars—equate to more than five hundred dollars for every thirteen- to seventeen-year-old in America. — Nathaniel Lubin, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026 The only downside was affordability; the cost of one month’s rent equates to around 81 hours of work at the local minimum wage. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 This equates to roughly a 25-year operational lifespan (compared to standard LFP batteries, which degrade after 3,000–4,000 cycles). — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 The amount that Carmel Partners paid equates to a price of just under $456,200 per unit. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 27 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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