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
Naegohyang equalized five minutes later when Choe Kum Ok headed in from a set piece, then grabbed the lead in the 67th after Kim Kyong Yong collected a high-arching clearance from a Suwon defender to nod home.
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ABC News, 20 May 2026
Brennan Creek equalized in the 34th minute after a corner kick caused some chaos in the box.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Their breakthrough eventually came in the 76th minute, Nu Stadium erupting when German Berterame equalized into an open net following an easy rebound on Luis Suarez’s low drive.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
But with the ability to earn lofty NIL compensation and endorsement deals in college, and with the recent rise in his national profile, the options were equalized to a certain extent.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
By putting religious and profane art together—a picture of Christ on one wall and Apollo on another, both equalized in their prettiness—Raphael triggered centuries of decadence.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Gabriel Fernandez converted a penalty kick in the 18th to put the home team ahead, but Bouanga equalized with a right-foot shot from the spot deep in stoppage time.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The Kings had equalized with Panarin’s 27th goal of 2025-26.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Bay nearly equalized on a corner kick just a few minutes later as Taylor Huff sent a curling attempt from the left side of the box just wide.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 20 May 2026
Brennan Creek equalized in the 34th minute after a corner kick caused some chaos in the box.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Their breakthrough eventually came in the 76th minute, Nu Stadium erupting when German Berterame equalized into an open net following an easy rebound on Luis Suarez’s low drive.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
But with the ability to earn lofty NIL compensation and endorsement deals in college, and with the recent rise in his national profile, the options were equalized to a certain extent.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
By putting religious and profane art together—a picture of Christ on one wall and Apollo on another, both equalized in their prettiness—Raphael triggered centuries of decadence.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Gabriel Fernandez converted a penalty kick in the 18th to put the home team ahead, but Bouanga equalized with a right-foot shot from the spot deep in stoppage time.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The Kings had equalized with Panarin’s 27th goal of 2025-26.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Bay nearly equalized on a corner kick just a few minutes later as Taylor Huff sent a curling attempt from the left side of the box just wide.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalized
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Rules must be enforced, budgets must be balanced, and duties need to be fulfilled.—
Niurys Robaina,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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But that wistfulness is balanced with an urgent call to action, as primers on past civil rights legislation highlight the fragility of progress and interactive displays solicit commitments for civic service.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The Sparks adjusted to open the third quarter with six consecutive points.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Firefighters then switched into attacking the blaze and adjusted their on-scene resources to work on containment, Clay said.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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A lot of people equated cruelty with strength, and a lot of them aren’t going to be able to come back from that.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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“Equalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalized. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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