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
Paraguay took the lead when Julio Enciso scored on a header late in the first half, but Kai Havertz equalized in the 52nd minute for four-time champion Germany.
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Kyle Hightower,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Kai Havertz equalized in the 52nd minute for four-time champion Germany.
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David Hickey,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Casemiro had earlier equalized on a header in the 56th minute off an assist from Gabriel Magalhães after just missing another chance two minutes earlier.
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Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
But Austria equalized seconds later on the match’s final play, securing second place in the group and dropping Algeria to third.
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Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, was ahead 2–0 with just under 11 minutes of play left when Mbappé equalized the score with two goals in quick succession.
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Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
The South Koreans nearly equalized in the 87th minute when Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel stopped a header from close range by Cho Gue-sung, then made an even better save of Yang Hyun-jun's attempt on the rebound, extending his right arm to keep the ball from crossing the line.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Jordan nearly equalized two minutes later when Olwan’s header ricocheted off the crossbar following a corner kick.
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Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Kyle Hightower,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Kai Havertz equalized in the 52nd minute for four-time champion Germany.
—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Casemiro had earlier equalized on a header in the 56th minute off an assist from Gabriel Magalhães after just missing another chance two minutes earlier.
—
Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
But Austria equalized seconds later on the match’s final play, securing second place in the group and dropping Algeria to third.
—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, was ahead 2–0 with just under 11 minutes of play left when Mbappé equalized the score with two goals in quick succession.
—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
The South Koreans nearly equalized in the 87th minute when Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel stopped a header from close range by Cho Gue-sung, then made an even better save of Yang Hyun-jun's attempt on the rebound, extending his right arm to keep the ball from crossing the line.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Jordan nearly equalized two minutes later when Olwan’s header ricocheted off the crossbar following a corner kick.
—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalized
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Increases in reserves are balanced by increases in Fed securities holdings, and the interest paid on reserves is offset by the interest earned on the securities.
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This product helps keep your pool’s alkalinity levels balanced.
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Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
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The difference is that this time, they’re being received by institutions who have recognized the market creators built for themselves and adjusted their approach accordingly.
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What the rise of 'chalance' says about dating People have equated aloofness with coolness since long before the internet came around.
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College football fans who equated NCAA rules to actual laws.
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