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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

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Daniel thinks the public should know; Scanlon says telling the world would be tantamount to unleashing a dangerous virus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

With the latest round of tariff increases, Kiel found, exporters have not cut prices to maintain sales,” which would be tantamount to their paying the tariff costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Even though it would be tantamount to saying I broke the law for family reasons, it would require his testimony.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 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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