equivalent
adjective
equal in value, measure, force, effect, significance, etc..
equivalents
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pluralof equivalent.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The company noted it converted its previously disclosed derivative position related to eBay into a direct equity investments during the quarter, resulting in a decrease in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Treasurys and other cash equivalents, generating an estimated $150 million a year in interest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
As of June 30, SpaceX had $93.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents, as well as $6.48 billion of short-term marketable securities and borrowings under credit facilities.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
The long, slender fibers from the plant could be used to make products that are both stronger and softer than wood-based equivalents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
All in the Family and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, in other words, were the television equivalents of the Aeron chair.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
