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
The team continued to apply pressure to the Royals, but unfortunately, was unable to find the equalizer, as Utah took the 2-1 decision.
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Riley Rourke, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The only crack came when the Pride netted an equalizer in the 61st minute off a header from the weak side of the net.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Washington hosted Utah and led for most of the match after an early goal from Rebeca Bernal in the 18th minute, but a late equalizer from Utah’s Mina Tanaka forced the 1-1 draw.
—Amanda Vogt, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Washington hosted Utah and led for most of the match after an early goal from Rebeca Bernal in the 18th minute, but a late equalizer from Utah's Mina Tanaka forced the 1-1 draw.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Riley Rourke, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The only crack came when the Pride netted an equalizer in the 61st minute off a header from the weak side of the net.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Washington hosted Utah and led for most of the match after an early goal from Rebeca Bernal in the 18th minute, but a late equalizer from Utah’s Mina Tanaka forced the 1-1 draw.
—Amanda Vogt, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Washington hosted Utah and led for most of the match after an early goal from Rebeca Bernal in the 18th minute, but a late equalizer from Utah's Mina Tanaka forced the 1-1 draw.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Equalizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equalizer. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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