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as in equitable
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
the basic belief that everyone is entitled to equal opportunity in employment
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as in identical
resembling another in every respect
as far as I can see, except for the high price, the store-brand jacket is equal to the jacket with the designer label
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as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
looking for someone equal to the challenge of running a large state university
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as in composed
free from emotional or mental agitation
he proceeded, in an equal tone, to recount the terrible events of the day
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as in equivalent
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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as in to match
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has equaled Shakespeare's plays
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as in to mean
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 to parallel
to be the exact counterpart of
in the British system a public school equals an American prep school
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Recent Examples of equal
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Morgan Stanley lowered its rating on shares to equal weight from overweight and cut its price target $81 from $179, saying the company’s new efforts to rebuild its offerings will take time.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
In one sense, the 2025 World Series is not a battle of equals.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Like, how many American flags equal one Confederate flag?
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
In the leadup to its debut, the Apple TV/Sony Pictures Television show has been shrouded in secrecy — a decision that lends itself supremely well to a mystery-box sci-fi thriller that is equal parts philosophical conundrum and blood-chilling horror.
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And unlike Discovery, Par-WB would be a merger of spiritual equals; the company of The Godfather is probably a better fit than the company of House Hunters.
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The team record is 48 wins, set in 2015-16 and equaled last year.
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Leo’s homily called for peace and equitable redistribution of resources, signaling his pontificate can now advance his own agenda after months consumed by the celebration.—
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According to Instagram posts from Brown's consulting company, Roundtree's priorities include equitable economic development, parks, investing in youth, and a justice system focused on prevention and rehabilitation.—
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The exclusive variant looks almost identical to the base version, aside from a Black Optic trim package, but features a more powerful V-8 that pumps out 467 hp.—
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This pair from Everlane, which has a comfortable wide leg and classic mid-rise fit, looks nearly identical.—
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The Mokum variety, a Nantes type, is suitable for container growing since the orange roots are slim and shorter than some of the larger varieties, reaching six-to-eight inches in length.—
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During the land use committee hearing, city property agent Tyler Garland said the five parcels are not suitable for multi-family housing and that no city department expressed interest in using them.—
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More aggressive than the Tide, more physical, more composed and clearly better prepared, the Hoosiers showed zero rust after a month-long break after the Big Ten championship game.—
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But Peggy never forgot her roots; a genre-blending selector with range, she’s known for her energetic but composed sets.—
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What exactly constitutes the functional equivalent of life without parole is still up for debate.—
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The Ford Econoline 150 — Ryan called it the van equivalent of the F-150 pickup — provided a prime canvas for extras.—
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One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.—
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Made popular by Toteme, this two-in-one coat is recognizable by the boxy silhouette with an attached, matching scarf that offers a unique look and extra layer of warmth around the neck.—
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Tips to Prevent Pipes from Freezing Insulation is key in preventing frozen pipes, which means plumbing in areas like attics, exterior walls, outdoor pipes, and crawl spaces, will likely require extra insulation.—
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Borders mean less to me than people.—
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How does your experience of coming out as a young adult under the spotlight parallel the fears Will feels in this fictional world populated by monsters?—
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Such history implies that building humanoids is a cultural imperative, an instinct that parallels biological reproduction.—
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“Equal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equal. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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