equaled

variants or equalled
Definition of equalednext
past tense of equal

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of equaled 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 Quietude, once again, equaled power. Chris Klimek, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026 Coach Paulo Fonseca's slumping Lyon side is seven games without a win overall having equaled a club record with 13 straight victories. ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026 The four goals Minnesota allowed to the Whitecaps in the first half equaled the club’s record-worst total in the opening 45 minutes, which came against New England that March. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026 The result has been a huge factor in a Celtics team that has equaled more than the sum of its parts, with Queta unexpectedly bolstering a frontcourt that lost mainstays Al Horford and Kristaps Porziņģis in the offseason. John Hollinger, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Burton said the bill for three months of gas use alone at one facility equaled around $20,000, or roughly $7,000 per month – not including water or electricity costs. Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026 Damien equaled its first-half scoring output in the third quarter, outscoring the Saints, 19-8. Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equaled
Verb
  • Inside, dramatic interiors set the tone, matched by excellent service.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • After starters Mitch Keller and David Peterson matched zeros in 42-degree weather, Nick Gonzales lined an RBI single for Pittsburgh with one out in the 10th to break a scoreless tie.
    CBS News, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • City leaders say the structures are meant to be multi-functional, with people frequently stopping by to do work, grab coffee, or simply spend time with others.
    Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Being embedded meant slowing down, listening, and understanding the genealogy of the triennial itself—seeing HT25 not as a rupture, but as part of an ongoing continuum.
    Wassan Al-Khudhairi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Nooshin Meshkaty, an Iranian American businessperson, said even though the government has tried to limit people for 47 years, it has always been met with resistance.
    Laurie Perez, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Heading into the season, however, the gamble was paying off — news of her casting was met with fan excitement and a preview of the season that aired after the Oscars drew more than 5 million viewers.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Lowes Foods with four stores surpassed both specialty grocers Fresh Market, with five stores, and Earth Fare, which closed one store and has two left in the region.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The season finale audience was up 30% from the previous week and surpassed the Season 1 finale in 2019, which earned 530,000 viewers.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • That signified Terry’s 15th goal and 50th point of 2025-26, marking the first time the Ducks have had four 50-point producers in nine seasons.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Then an acrobatic layup by Evans tied it — and the chase was on.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The Big Ten had a league-record six teams reach the Sweet 16 and now has tied the tournament record with four teams in the Elite Eight, increasing its chances of breaking through for the league's first title in more than a quarter-century.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • California is often a political staging ground for progressive initiatives on issues such as environmental safeguards, worker rights and protections for minorities that are then emulated by other Democratic states and used by Republicans to attack Democrats in swing areas.
    Joseph Ax, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Stabroek News became known for solid, independent journalism and set high standards emulated across the region.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026

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