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equal

Definition for equal

adjective as in alike

Strongest matches

balanced, commensurate, comparable, corresponding, equivalent, identical, proportionate

Strong matches

according, coordinate, correspondent, double, duplicate, egalitarian, invariable, level, look-alike, matched, matching, parallel, same, uniform

Weak matches

break even, evenly matched, fifty-fifty, homologous, identic, indistinguishable, one and the same, same difference, spit and image, stack up with, tantamount, to the same degree, two peas in pod, unvarying

adjective as in fair, unbiased

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Strong matches

egalitarian, nonpartisan, objective

Weak matches

dispassionate, equable, even-handed, just, nondiscriminatory, uncolored, unprejudiced, without distinction

noun as in peer

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Strong matches

companion, compeer, competitor, complement, copy, counterpart, double, duplicate, like, likeness, match, mate, parallel, rival, twin

Weak matches

alter ego, coequal

verb as in make even, be even with

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amount to, break even, compare, comprise, correspond, match, reach

Strong matches

agree, approach, balance, coordinate, emulate, equalize, equate, equipoise, level, meet, parallel, rival, tally, tie, touch

Weak matches

be commensurate, be identical, be level, be tantamount, come up to, consist of, equiponderate, keep pace with, live up to, measure up, partake of, rank with, rise to, run abreast, square with

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A contempt of court ruling would escalate the Trump administration's constitutional showdown with the judiciary, finding that it had disregarded an independent and equal branch of US government.

From BBC

It could affect single-sex spaces and services, as well as equal pay claims, maternity policy and sports events.

From BBC

But what Rubio is suggesting is that Christians have a right to stop other people from having equal freedoms — and that it's "bias" against Christians if they can't control other people.

From Salon

"Every family is equal now - there is no rich or poor. People can't afford the basic necessities like food."

From BBC

The term is generally understood to mean charging an equal rate on imports as the other nation charges on exports.

From Los Angeles Times

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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