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equals

  • plural
    of equal.
    equal
    adjective
    as great as; the same as (often followed by to orwith ).
  • present tense form
    of equal (3rd person singular).
    equal
    adjective
    as great as; the same as (often followed by to orwith ).

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“You might think of this as additive, like two plus two equals four,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Together, that return equals the 6.6% the market requires.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

The president of the Swiss Confederation is first among equals on the Federal Council, chairs its meetings and typically represents the country in major domestic and international matters.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

It is a piece of wisdom that all French leaders take care to heed: young people on the street equals trouble.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Five people in front, plus four on my right side, including me, plus six on my left equals fifteen.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari