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
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.
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Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Espanyol, sitting in 11th place, had equalized with a penalty converted by Laia Ballesté in the 28th.
—ABC News, 22 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
Kat Rader equalized from the spot for the Dash in the 39th.
—Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Espanyol, sitting in 11th place, had equalized with a penalty converted by Laia Ballesté in the 28th.
—ABC News, 22 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
Kat Rader equalized from the spot for the Dash in the 39th.
—Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalized
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On the tour with Krueger, Ingrid Barkow watched from her wheelchair as the elephants roamed their habitat, while Monika Jansen balanced on her tiptoes to get a better view of a rhinoceros.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But there still is a large budget deficit that must be balanced at the end of the day.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The film came in nearly $30 million ahead of projections and its domestic haul sets a new record for the biggest opening ever for a biographical film, surpassing Oppenheimer’s $80 million debut (not adjusted for inflation).—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Though again, this data has not been adjusted for regional differences in cost of living.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Casseroles are equated with comfort.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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In popular culture, resilience is often equated with grit, toughness or relentless positivity.—
Keith M. Bellizzi,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Equalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalized. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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