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or equalled
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as in matched
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has equaled Shakespeare's plays
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as in meant
to be the same in meaning or effect
being confined to home for a whole weekend would equal a death sentence in the minds of a lot of teens
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as in paralleled
to be the exact counterpart of
in the British system a public school equals an American prep school
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Recent Examples of equaled
The 25-year-old Messick walked two and equaled a career best with nine strikeouts.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The redemption requests which Apollo did meet equaled $750 million.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Otium, devoted to lengthy, über-pampering treatments, conjures up ancient Roman times, when indulgence often equaled wellness.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Chicago equaled a club record by using nine pitchers in a nine-inning game.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
These vaccination rates equaled those of New Zealand and the Netherlands and were well above that of the United States, where only 67% were fully vaccinated at the time.
—Jessica A.j. Rich, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
What’s even more troubling, tax revenues equaled 17% of the economy, which is its long-term average.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
With just $75 in his pocket, Tolkan landed in a cold water flat where the rent equaled his VA check.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Under Biden, the United States saw the saw the biggest reduction in childhood poverty in its history—rates that had been roughly on a par with poor countries (like Mexico) suddenly equaled generous social democracies (like Switzerland and Germany).
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The redemption requests which Apollo did meet equaled $750 million.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Otium, devoted to lengthy, über-pampering treatments, conjures up ancient Roman times, when indulgence often equaled wellness.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Chicago equaled a club record by using nine pitchers in a nine-inning game.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
These vaccination rates equaled those of New Zealand and the Netherlands and were well above that of the United States, where only 67% were fully vaccinated at the time.
—Jessica A.j. Rich, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
What’s even more troubling, tax revenues equaled 17% of the economy, which is its long-term average.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
With just $75 in his pocket, Tolkan landed in a cold water flat where the rent equaled his VA check.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Under Biden, the United States saw the saw the biggest reduction in childhood poverty in its history—rates that had been roughly on a par with poor countries (like Mexico) suddenly equaled generous social democracies (like Switzerland and Germany).
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equaled
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His record as head baseball coach of LSU of 870-330-3 is likely never to be matched, including his winning the college World Series five times.—
George Solomon,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The traditional urban firehouse is an almost perfect neighbor — matched in scale and material to the predominantly residential neighborhood while using subtle details that indicate its status as an official civic structure.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Parker Posey isn’t meant to live an uncomfortable life.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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This isn’t meant to create an issue where there isn’t one.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Several of the Dodgers players met with Cubs outfielder Michael Conforto prior to Friday’s game to give him his 2025 World Series championship ring.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Demidov’s wrist shot met with a pad save.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Previously, agents and teams haggled over contracts that surpassed what top veteran players earned.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Last year was the first time her income surpassed her husband's salary, Feret told USA TODAY.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Experts speculated that recalls of pandas in the United States and the United Kingdom signified the end of panda diplomacy.—
Chinatsu Tsuji,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The 9-17 start is also tied for the 12th worst start through this point in franchise history.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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The swinging bunt tied the game at 1-1.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Haliburton then emulated Miller by making the same choke gesture after his bouncing, buzzer-beating long 2-pointer forced overtime in Game 1 of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals — a game, and series, the Pacers would go on to win.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Others say the spirit of sacrifice that Kimbangu embodied should be emulated by Congo’s leaders.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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