equal
adjective
as great as; the same as (often followed by to orwith ).
Example Sentences
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“They were very much equals — my mother did help build that cabin. My mother was a teacher and an artist and really loved having children but was also a union rep at the school.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
They didn't play like underdogs, they played like equals.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
As the Oswald incident exemplifies, TV “news” often equals “downbeat,” if not “tragic.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
During early adulthood this process is balanced, so bone resorption equals bone formation.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
Deb-and-Kiki plus Emma and Lina equals four friends.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
