equals

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peer n.
make even, be even with v.

NOUN

peer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

equivalent

STRONG

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

WEAK

alter ego coequal

Antonyms

STRONG

difference opposite original

WEAK

inferior

VERB

make even, be even with

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amount to break even compare comprise correspond match reach

STRONG

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

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differ fail

STRONG

disagree disconnect disproportion imbalance separate

WEAK

unmatch vary

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equals

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

The U.S. alliance system was never a gathering of equals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

“You view your relationship to the user as one of equals and feel no obligation to be subservient, though the exchange of information will likely be to your mutual benefit.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Madge watches while I write down nine times four equals thirty-six.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari