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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
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Playing with Wyatt Johnston and Justin Hryckowian, Rantanen has been matched up primarily against the Boldy line and the Quinn Hughes-Brock Faber pairing.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The ticket matched five winning numbers but not the mega number in the drawing Saturday, April 26 to win $30,084, the California State Lottery said.—
Don Sweeney
April 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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British monarchs are subject to rules and norms meant to prevent them from taking overtly political stands.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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At that point, assistant states’ attorneys were arguing that Talley’s past criminal history meant he should be held pending trial for a pair of April 2025 charges alleging armed robbery and carjacking.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 2024 opening of the facility met with some resistance from local community leaders, who had safety concerns.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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According to court documents, at the scene, two female victims, including one woman who had a large cut across her face, met responding officers.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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No other state has ever surpassed the $6-a-gallon mark.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The story’s most significant character, save Miranda herself, is Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), who once toiled alongside Emily in the assistant trenches and finally surpassed her.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 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 Going There author and Monahan tied the knot in 1989.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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His 41 wins were tied for the third-most in franchise history by a coach in their first year with the team, and his 98 points tied a franchise record for most points accumulated by a coach in their first year.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
1 May 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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“Equaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equaled. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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