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equal

Definition for equal

adjective as in alike

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

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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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egalitarian, nonpartisan, objective

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

noun as in peer

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

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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

In 2018, Villaraigosa ran a campaign that hewed toward the middle, focusing on equal access to education, fiscal restraint and his strong record as mayor on supporting law enforcement and protecting the environment.

From Los Angeles Times

In 19 others, trust was roughly equal, and in six countries, trust in climate scientists was higher—including in China, where scientists were rated 3.67 and climate scientists 4.14.

From Science Magazine

An official from the Department of Health and Social Care in England said: "There are clear clinical guidelines making sure there is equal access across the country and we fully expect these to be followed."

From BBC

Not all plastics are equal -- some types and colors are easier to recycle than others.

From Science Daily

Could they make an equal pay claim as a woman?

From BBC

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

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