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equivalent

[ih-kwiv-uh-luhnt, ee-kwuh-vey-luhnt] / ɪˈkwɪv ə lənt, ˌi kwəˈveɪ lənt /
ADJECTIVE
same, similar
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commensurate comparable corresponding equal identical proportionate tantamount
STRONG
agnate carbon convertible copy correlative correspondent ditto duplicate even like parallel reciprocal substitute
WEAK
akin alike analogous homologous indistinguishable interchangeable of a kind same difference synonymous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
different dissimilar opposite unequal unlike
WEAK
changeable mismatched
NOUN
equal, counterpart
Synonyms
STRONG
correspondent ditto like match obverse opposite parallel peer reciprocal substitute twin
WEAK
carbon copy dead ringer same difference spitting image
Antonyms
STRONG
difference

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Warsh’s previous speeches suggest he believes that shrinking the balance sheet by $1 trillion has an effect on the economy equivalent to an interest-rate hike of 50 basis points.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

At its peak, La Perla notched annual sales topping 250 million euros, the company said, the equivalent of about $295 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Adjust those numbers for inflation, and they are the equivalent of £500,000 and £1.1m today.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The Financial Accounting Standards Board voted to propose companies annually disclose significant stablecoin holdings as part of cash equivalent disclosures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

I had to study many subjects and get passing grades to get to the equivalent of high school.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau

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