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equal

[ee-kwuhl] / ˈi kwəl /
ADJECTIVE
alike
Synonyms
STRONGEST
balanced commensurate comparable corresponding equivalent identical proportionate
STRONG
according coordinate correspondent double duplicate egalitarian invariable level look-alike matched matching parallel same uniform
WEAK
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
Antonyms
STRONGEST
different dissimilar mismatched unequal unlike
STRONG
changing divergent inconsistent variable
WEAK
biased disproportionate not alike unequitable unfair unjust unmatched varying
ADJECTIVE
fair, unbiased
Synonyms
STRONGEST
impartial
STRONG
egalitarian nonpartisan objective
WEAK
dispassionate equable even-handed just nondiscriminatory uncolored unprejudiced without distinction
Antonyms
STRONG
partial prejudiced
WEAK
biased different disproportionate not alike unequal unequitable unfair unjust unlike unmatched variable varying
NOUN
peer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
equivalent
STRONG
companion compeer competitor complement copy counterpart double duplicate like likeness match mate parallel rival twin
WEAK
alter ego coequal
Antonyms
STRONG
difference opposite original
WEAK
inferior
VERB
make even, be even with
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 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
Antonyms
STRONGEST
differ fail
STRONG
disagree disconnect disproportion imbalance separate
WEAK
unmatch vary

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From the moment he swept to power in January 2001 Thaksin, a brash, self-made billionaire, has sought to reshape his country, winning devoted supporters and bitter opponents in equal measure.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The consensus view “estimates that cash flows from operations for these companies will equal $980 billion,” the Goldman analysts wrote.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

About balancing my desire to keep being a good mom, and becoming a better mom, with my equal desire to keep being a writer, and growing as that writer.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

He instead ended the game in a heated conversation with officials, surrounded by almost all of his teammates as the Lakers felt they were battling the referees and the Thunder in equal measure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

That means everyone in the village is equal.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola

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