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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 loss equaled 5 cents per share, down from a profit of 13 cents per share a year ago.
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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
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
Total government spending equaled 25% of the economy in 2025 – the same burden as 2024 and significantly higher than the long-term average of 22%.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
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
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
Total government spending equaled 25% of the economy in 2025 – the same burden as 2024 and significantly higher than the long-term average of 22%.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equaled
Verb
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Some of them matched, whether by intention or by e-commerce algorithm.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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When Benjamin Vogt and his wife, Jaclyn, moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, their suburban property matched their neighbors'—a lot of lawn.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
3 May 2026
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Milan’s defeat on Sunday lunchtime meant Inter could clinch the Scudetto with a draw against Parma.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Interestingly enough, his rise as a baseball player meant making the ultimate personal sacrifice.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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What are the expectations, and can those expectations be met right away?—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Roycemore Board member Kevin Foote told parents on the Wednesday call, according to the transcript, that the unidentified donor has committed to providing funding through the school’s graduation in June, but beyond that, certain criteria must be met.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The film surpassed $400 million at the global box office, and a sequel that is based on the author’s follow-up book The Housemaid’s Secret is set for release in 2027.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Addie Hajj surpassed 100 career goals, helping to fuel North Reading during a 17-8 Cape Ann League victory over Essex Tech.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 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
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The Dodgers tied it in the bottom of the second when Teoscar Hernandez scored from first base on a double to right field from Kyle Tucker.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Northeast tied for eighth (22 points), and Plantation (13 points) was 16th.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
9 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 11 May. 2026.
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