as in balanced
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
a plan to equalize educational opportunities for all the state's children, rich and poor alike
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Recent Examples of equalized
Next, using a statistical tool known as a Cox regression model, the researchers equalized the participants based on factors such as age, smoking status, BMI, physical activity, alcohol intake, depression, family history of dementia, medication use and more.
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New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
But Iglesias equalized in the third minute of stoppage time when Pablo Durán set him up with his heel after a good run from Sergio Carreira.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
But Sweden was unfazed as Gabriel Landeskog, a forward for the Colorado Avalanche, equalized just five minutes later.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Even after Poteet equalized, Woodrow battled back to knock in a rebound off the keeper from Ramirez for the eventual 2-1 win.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Nabet nearly equalized in the 83rd minute, but her shot from the top of the box grazed the net and sailed over.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2026
The Rangers equalized off a cycle play where Mika Zibanejad found Miller in front.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Mikel Oyarzabal put the hosts ahead before half time and Marcus Rashford equalized in the second.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Iowa scored first on Isaac Johnson’s first-period goal, but Jake McLaughlin equalized off a setup from Nolan Sullivan.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Dec. 2025
New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
But Iglesias equalized in the third minute of stoppage time when Pablo Durán set him up with his heel after a good run from Sergio Carreira.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
But Sweden was unfazed as Gabriel Landeskog, a forward for the Colorado Avalanche, equalized just five minutes later.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Even after Poteet equalized, Woodrow battled back to knock in a rebound off the keeper from Ramirez for the eventual 2-1 win.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Nabet nearly equalized in the 83rd minute, but her shot from the top of the box grazed the net and sailed over.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2026
The Rangers equalized off a cycle play where Mika Zibanejad found Miller in front.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Mikel Oyarzabal put the hosts ahead before half time and Marcus Rashford equalized in the second.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Iowa scored first on Isaac Johnson’s first-period goal, but Jake McLaughlin equalized off a setup from Nolan Sullivan.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalized
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Manuel’s approach to narrative is as original as his sense of cinematic form, and his gift for documentary-style observation is balanced by a refined sense of style.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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The dress featured a keyhole cutout for a plunging neckline, framed by strong shoulders and long sleeves, which balanced the streamlined, formfitting silhouette.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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To capture the look and feel of the first season of the show, Selman says that the animators adjusted the visual style for the opening sequence.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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The statement also said air traffic control operation delays were affecting departures and arrivals and flight schedules would have to be adjusted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Emmanuel Macron equated territorial sovereignty with the rights of the French to police their own misinformation and democracy.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Jones has often equated that factor to using a credit card, meaning a bill will eventually come due.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Equalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalized. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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