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
Brennan Creek equalized in the 34th minute after a corner kick caused some chaos in the box.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalized
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Health care should not be balanced on the backs of working families, seniors, children and people with disabilities.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Pops of color come at the orange heel counter, while a green midsole is balanced with blue.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The city ranked first in the nation for entry-level jobs per 100,000 working-age residents, 10th for annual job growth and 25th for monthly average starting salary adjusted for cost of living.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Stalberte said the district adjusted various staffing levels because of the budget shortfall.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Ignoring Jewish religious belief, history, and culture, Sartre equated Jewish identity with legitimate fear of antisemitic violence.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2026
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What a wild ride though, from not wanting kids to being equated with Mama’s.—
Ali Lerman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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“Equalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalized. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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