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equal

Definition for equal

adjective as in alike

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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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Example Sentences

Investors might put their money into funds that consider a company's efforts to improve air quality and conserve energy, or its equal employment opportunities and ethical business practices.

From Salon

The artist grew up to be rebellious and insecure in equal measure, and was prone to defensive behavior.

From New York Times

The latest three-month outlook through January shows equal chances for above or below normal precipitation.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite helping the Yankees reach the World Series this year in a stellar first season in the Bronx, Soto has also said all teams will have an equal opportunity to sign him.

From Los Angeles Times

Going by these statistics alone, it seems like the U.S. and Europe are on equal footing with food waste issues, in schools at least.

From Salon

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

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