Synonyms of equals

equals 1 of 2

noun

plural of equal

as in equivalents

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

• equivalents
• counterparts
• partners
• peers
• colleagues
• coordinates
• likes
• coequals
• rivals
• fellows
• parallels
• matches
• competitors
• compeers
• companions
• doubles
• associates
• halves
• twins
• analogues
• mates
• copartners

equals

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of equal

1

as in meets

to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)

no one has equaled Shakespeare's plays

Synonyms & Similar Words

• meets
• matches
• surpasses
• ties
• beats
• tops
• transcends
• approaches
• touches
• outstrips
• excels
• approximates
• amounts (to)
• eclipses
• outshines
• rivals
• outdoes
• betters
• outdistances
• overtops
• parallels
• keeps up
• measures up (to)
• stacks up (against or with)

2

as in means

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

• means
• comes (to)
• corresponds (to)
• amounts (to)
• signifies
• matches
• adds up (to)
• emulates
• denotes
• measures (up)
• spells
• suggests
• approaches
• rivals
• meets
• expresses
• connotes
• touches
• imports
• smacks (of)

3

as in matches

to be the exact counterpart of

in the British system a public school equals an American prep school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• matches
• corresponds (to)
• parallels
• complements
• mirrors
• conforms (to)
• goes (with)
• coordinates (with)
• blends (with)
• counterbalances
• harmonizes (with)
• supplements
• echoes
• comes (to)
• rivals
• suggests
• amounts (to)
• adds up (to)
• counterpoises
• partakes (of)
• measures (up)
• nears
• approaches
• repeats
• images

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of equals

Noun

While the new country’s first decade set the stage for violent conflict, there was a time when the societies were learning from each other, shaping each other, and negotiating as near equals. — Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026

In this way, Rovelli recognizes them as the equals of Plato, Aristotle and others in their ability to penetrate difficult questions of reality but doing so from a different perspective. — Adam Frank, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

And there’s also been a real increase in dancers collaborating with artists as equals, appearing in roles other than backup. — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Young and old can learn from each other, not as mentors and mentees, but as equals. — Gloria Steinem, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

This is a partnership of equals—not in the size of our populations, but in the depth of our commitments. — Naftali Bennett, Time, 9 July 2026

Those implementations must treat policy design and technical design as equals. — Maghnus Mareneck, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

The announcement framed it as a merger of equals, bringing 42 parks together under one company. — HubSpot, 1 June 2026

The Pacers in no way were equals of the Thunder last year, yet came within one game of that title. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026

Verb

The intuition that surface equals space emerged only gradually in Lee’s paintings, however. — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

That amount roughly equals 2% of China’s coal imports each year. — Reuters, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

The Underdog Story There’s a bias in tech that newer equals better. — Don Murray, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

In high-end homes, space equals ease—and thoughtful storage translates directly into value, both for daily living and long-term resale. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 Sep. 2026

Fewer students equals less state funding, with potential layoffs and school closures looming. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

So great players, great play-caller, consistency and continuity in one scheme over time usually equals success. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

The number of times deterrence has failed approximately equals the number of wars history has seen. — George F. Will, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026

When an upper bound on a variable equals a lower bound on the same variable, no doubt remains about its true value. — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026