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be tantamount

VERB

equal

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 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

STRONGEST

differ fail

STRONG

disagree disconnect disproportion imbalance separate

WEAK

unmatch vary

Example Sentences

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Accepting such an offer would be tantamount to admitting defeat, which he regarded as an unacceptable outcome—both for his army and, very likely, his continued political rule in the Kremlin.

From Slate • Aug. 21, 2023

Connolly feared any ruling that suggested evidence was mishandled in the original trial would be tantamount to a finding of misconduct against him, according to his filing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2023

“Such a prohibition would be tantamount to a complete ban of aerial discharges of retardant.”

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2023

A sentence that Kelly must serve consecutively would be tantamount to a life sentence.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2023

This would be tantamount to retiring from public life.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

be tantamount

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