1
as in equitable
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
the basic belief that everyone is entitled to equal opportunity in employment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in identical
resembling another in every respect
as far as I can see, except for the high price, the store-brand jacket is equal to the jacket with the designer label
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
looking for someone equal to the challenge of running a large state university
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in composed
free from emotional or mental agitation
he proceeded, in an equal tone, to recount the terrible events of the day
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
a basketball player who truly has no equal in his sport
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in to match
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has equaled Shakespeare's plays
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in to mean
to be the same in meaning or effect
being confined to home for a whole weekend would equal a death sentence in the minds of a lot of teens
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in to parallel
to be the exact counterpart of
in the British system a public school equals an American prep school
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of equal
Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
China retaliated with its own equal tariff against U.S. goods.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Bird also notes that U.S. employment law treats jobs as contracts between equals, assuming employees can negotiate for better PTO.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
More coal equals more electricity needed for electric vehicles.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for equal
Adjective
That went against the South American country’s tradition of requiring visas from travelers based on the principle of reciprocity and equal treatment.
—Noun
Ancient communities of equals have seen the same success as those led by a king, but as time goes on, each form of governance eventually changes.
—Verb
That sum equals the tally of the previous 17 years.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for equal
Adjective
-
These numbers reflect deep disparities and highlight the urgent need for a more equitable, culturally responsive approach to early literacy instruction across the state.—
-
When equipped with innovative technology and supported by local health facilities, Village Health Workers play an indispensable role in meeting the primary care needs of their communities and advancing equitable care for children living with NCDs in Zimbabwe.—
Adjective
-
Trump's strategy, however, is pretty much identical to Biden's working around the same assumption—with enough military pressure, the United States can either degrade the Houthis' military capacity to a minor irritant or coerce the group into stopping the attacks altogether.—
-
Meanwhile, the change in shield design from the blue-and-gold badge that probation officers have worn for decades to a silver shield almost identical to NYPD patrol shields is being criticized by Dalvanie Powell, the president of the United Probation Officers Association.—
Adjective
-
This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person. Follow me on Twitter.—
-
Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
Adjective
-
The 2021 Baylor and 2022 Kansas national championship squads were nearly entirely composed of upperclassmen, and UConn started just one freshman for each of its back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024.—
-
For example, research at the Ivey Business School reveals that temperance (being calm, composed, patient, prudent, and self-controlled) is one of the weakest character dimensions for many people.—
Verb
-
Behind him, Burney carried Leilani — outfitted in a matching onesie with her dad’s name and a pair of child-sized pink earphones — up to congratulate the man who willed Florida back to glory.—
-
Support your child's language development with age-appropriate activities that match strategies to their stage.—
Verb
-
That means nearly 40% of US households bought a car in 2024.—
-
If approved, the order will not go into effect until well after the April 15, 2025, tax deadline, which means that, at least this year, taxpayers who file on time and want a paper-check refund should still be able to get one.—
Verb
-
The ducks were seen April 1 on a frontage road that parallels Arizona State Route 101, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said in a Facebook post.—
-
Reid's casting became central to the production's integrity—not only because of her acting ability but also because of her experience with dwarfism, which paralleled aspects of Natalia's identity.—
Adjective
-
Check impartial sources such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or the Consumer FInancial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to ensure that the feedback given to your potential debt settlement company is legitimate.—
-
Both roles involve significant fiduciary obligations, including managing property prudently, avoiding conflicts of interest, making impartial decisions among beneficiaries, and adhering to the terms and intentions of the governing legal documents.—
Cite this Entry
“Equal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equal. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share