as in equivalence
the consideration of two or more things as equal
The speech deftly made an equation between the values of self-sacrifice and those of patriotism.
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Recent Examples of equation
The Rockies’ inexperience and lack of talent on the roster are part of the equation and reflected in the inside numbers.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
But there are aspects of these equations that defy explanation.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 May 2025
Delicious food in abundance has always been part of our value equation.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Bringing the mineral salt accord into the equation adds that earthiness and airiness, while also softening the scents’ floral notes.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 17 May 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
But there are aspects of these equations that defy explanation.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 May 2025
Delicious food in abundance has always been part of our value equation.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Bringing the mineral salt accord into the equation adds that earthiness and airiness, while also softening the scents’ floral notes.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for equation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equation
Noun
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Richter seems to reject the notion of typology altogether, pushing instead the idea of visual equivalence to its limits, exposing how images (regardless of weight or meaning) can be trivialized through repetition.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Trump himself has suggested moral equivalence between the two sides, claiming Ukraine was at fault for provoking the war, that President Zelensky was illegitimate and that the U.S. should recognize Russia’s annexations of Ukrainian territory.—
Eric Green,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When these optimization processes lead to outcomes that disregard human values or well-being in subtle yet significant ways, the analogy to psychopathic tendencies becomes less of a hyperbolic statement and more of a cautionary observation.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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So Penders goes for the colorful analogy, me for the random Hamlet references.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 May 2025
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Leaving prison with $20 and a high school equivalency certificate, Fauteck straightened up.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The aforementioned traditionalists adopt Tether’s strategy, using US dollar deposits and Treasuries to maintain the 1:1 equivalency.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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