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.
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From Asia to Europe, countries are investing in hypersonic platforms as both deterrents and strategic equalizers, accelerating a global race.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Portland had been facing an exit until Gage Guerra headed in an equalizer in the eighth minute of stoppage time to force the shootout.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Twelve minutes of stoppage time were added due to the Dos Santos injury, and in the 45+12th minute, SDFC found its equalizer when forward Corey Baird made a run down the far sideline.
—Austin White, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Devils goaltender Jake Allen finished with 16 saves, including 10 in the third period when the Sharks pressed for the equalizer.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Portland had been facing an exit until Gage Guerra headed in an equalizer in the eighth minute of stoppage time to force the shootout.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Twelve minutes of stoppage time were added due to the Dos Santos injury, and in the 45+12th minute, SDFC found its equalizer when forward Corey Baird made a run down the far sideline.
—Austin White, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Devils goaltender Jake Allen finished with 16 saves, including 10 in the third period when the Sharks pressed for the equalizer.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for equalizer
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“Equalizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equalizer. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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