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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

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agree, approach, balance, coordinate, emulate, equalize, equate, equipoise, level, meet, parallel, rival, tally, tie, touch

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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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The firm isn’t interested in a merger of equals or being acquired by a larger firm due to concerns it would have to sacrifice its brand or strategy, he said.

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Pfizer also said it would launch future drugs at prices that are equal to those in other wealthy countries.

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Ironically, equal birthright citizenship has recently come under attack by those who say they aim to “Make America Great Again.”

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Offering a lot to process—historically, technically and visually—“Sèvres Extraordinaire!” is that rare species of exhibition that impresses and intimidates in equal measure.

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It predicts that by 2030, the average cost of debt service will equal growth rates.

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