equalizer
noun
equal·iz·er
ˈē-kwə-ˌlī-zər 
: one that equalizes: such as
a
: a score that ties a game
b
: an electronic device (as in a sound-reproducing system) used to adjust response to different audio frequencies
Examples of equalizer in a Sentence
He scored the equalizer in the 60th minute.
Recent Examples on the Web
But with the Galaxy playing with 10 men, the Quakes could not find the equalizer as they were sent to their fourth straight loss.
—
Staff and Wire Reports, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
There were chances for both teams after the equalizer but neither side was able to add the finishing touch to the good opportunities that were fashioned.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 10 Mar. 2024
Stoppage-time equalizers were needed in the round of 16 and the quarterfinals as South Korea eventually overcame Saudi Arabia and Australia to advance to the last four.
—James Robson, USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024
Overall, Wisconsin dominated the second period with a 21-5 lead in shots, and hit the pipe twice, but could not find the equalizer through 40 minutes.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 2 Feb. 2024
Second-half substitute Leandro Trossard scored a late equalizer to tie the scores at 2-2, setting up an enticing return leg in Munich on April 17.
—Ben Church, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Midlothian took an early lead, but Colleyville Heritage secured the equalizer and go-ahead goals.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
The Timbers put seven of nine shots on target, and until the equalizer Portland had 60% of the second-half possession.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2024
Maximiliano Meza scored the equalizer for the Mexican visitors in the 69th minute and Jorge Rodriguez got the game winner in the 89th minute after Miami midfielder Diego Gomez made a sloppy pass that got intercepted just outside the box.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
Staff and Wire Reports, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
There were chances for both teams after the equalizer but neither side was able to add the finishing touch to the good opportunities that were fashioned.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 10 Mar. 2024
Stoppage-time equalizers were needed in the round of 16 and the quarterfinals as South Korea eventually overcame Saudi Arabia and Australia to advance to the last four.
—James Robson, USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024
Overall, Wisconsin dominated the second period with a 21-5 lead in shots, and hit the pipe twice, but could not find the equalizer through 40 minutes.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 2 Feb. 2024
Second-half substitute Leandro Trossard scored a late equalizer to tie the scores at 2-2, setting up an enticing return leg in Munich on April 17.
—Ben Church, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Midlothian took an early lead, but Colleyville Heritage secured the equalizer and go-ahead goals.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
The Timbers put seven of nine shots on target, and until the equalizer Portland had 60% of the second-half possession.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2024
Maximiliano Meza scored the equalizer for the Mexican visitors in the 69th minute and Jorge Rodriguez got the game winner in the 89th minute after Miami midfielder Diego Gomez made a sloppy pass that got intercepted just outside the box.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Equalizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equalizer. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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