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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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2
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
On Sunday, 4-2-1-13 equaled one for the Wizards.
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 11 May 2026
National debt equaled 34% of our GDP.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The loss equaled 5 cents per share, down from a profit of 13 cents per share a year ago.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 28 Apr. 2026
Christian Pulisic has equaled his worst goalless streak.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
That streak was last equaled at the U in 2001-08.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 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
David Aldridge, New York Times, 11 May 2026
National debt equaled 34% of our GDP.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The loss equaled 5 cents per share, down from a profit of 13 cents per share a year ago.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 28 Apr. 2026
Christian Pulisic has equaled his worst goalless streak.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
That streak was last equaled at the U in 2001-08.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equaled
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The ticket matched five winning numbers but not the mega number in the drawing Saturday, May 9, to win $32,299, the California State Lottery said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Such pairings are one of Wilson’s strengths, his eye for portraiture matched by his skill for arranging images on the page.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Mussa was meant to resettle in Nebraska, in February, 2025.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Ahead of the March board meeting, the district approved a contract with the teachers union that meant there would be no layoffs for the teaching staff.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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California’s race for governor hit a critical moment on May 14, as the state’s top candidates met for their final debatebefore the June primary.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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King County took a similar approach, building ongoing provider partnerships centered on measurable outcomes and tying contract renewal directly to whether those outcomes were met.—
Caroline Whistler,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The national debt has surpassed the GDP, Social Security and Medicare face looming financial crises, inflation is rising, families are struggling — and yet Congress does nothing.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Austin skipped over San Jose for the 12th most populous spot, as Texas' capital city surpassed 1 million residents for the first time.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The follow-up session resulted in commitment to the concept of the United Nations, which, moving forward, signified the Allies’ goals in World War II.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 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
Verb
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The investigation comes as global health officials continue monitoring a rare hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius luxury cruise ship that has sickened multiple passengers and crew members and left three people dead.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The system is designed to help technicians quickly identify faults by reviewing operational logs and maintenance histories tied to a robot’s ID.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The adult world is studied and emulated in a manner that suggests praxis but no theory.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Their performance emulated the energy Charlie Kirk once brought to college campuses before his death.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Equaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equaled. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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