as in equated
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
Minnesota equalized in the 65th minute via a rocket by midfielder Nectarios Triantis.
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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
After an early goal from Lyonnes, who are eight-time Champions League winners and 18-time French league title holders, PSG equalized with a converted penalty in the 33rd minute to level the two sides heading into halftime.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
First, Kenan Yildiz (63’) equalized, only for Felix Nmecha to score one minute late.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Italy led 1-0 deep into second half stoppage time before England equalized and then clinched the victory with a 119th-minute goal.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Quakes’ Chicho Arango almost equalized things but his shot from the top of the box was deflected and then tipped over the crossbar by Austin goalkeeper by Brad Stuver over the crossbar.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, Liverpool failed to score in the second half and Crystal Palace equalized, taking the match to penalties and winning.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Despite Messi's presence, the Galaxy gave themselves a chance to secure at least a point when Joseph Paintsil equalized the match in the 59th minute on his own brilliant individual effort.
—Reuters, 17 Aug. 2025
Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
After an early goal from Lyonnes, who are eight-time Champions League winners and 18-time French league title holders, PSG equalized with a converted penalty in the 33rd minute to level the two sides heading into halftime.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
First, Kenan Yildiz (63’) equalized, only for Felix Nmecha to score one minute late.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Italy led 1-0 deep into second half stoppage time before England equalized and then clinched the victory with a 119th-minute goal.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Quakes’ Chicho Arango almost equalized things but his shot from the top of the box was deflected and then tipped over the crossbar by Austin goalkeeper by Brad Stuver over the crossbar.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, Liverpool failed to score in the second half and Crystal Palace equalized, taking the match to penalties and winning.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Despite Messi's presence, the Galaxy gave themselves a chance to secure at least a point when Joseph Paintsil equalized the match in the 59th minute on his own brilliant individual effort.
—Reuters, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalized
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In a world where growth is equated with progress, capitalism breathes through expansion, and consumption becomes its oxygen.—
Michaela Rychetska,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
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The combined mental and physical illness risks of loneliness have been equated with those of obesity or smoking and represent a serious public health concern.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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New Orleans — A bowtie is adjusted.—
Jenny Adams,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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While Ray successfully adjusted its orbit and continues to function, it was not designed to land.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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The return of ’90s micro-minis and short shorts injected youthful energy, balanced by sporty outerwear that kept things grounded.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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On the palate, layers of cocoa, white pepper, and vanilla meet a bold infusion of cherry and ripe stone fruits, balanced by oak and cedar.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If we were somehow compensated for that, maybe, but nobody gives us a choice in anything.—
Allaire Nuss,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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And claims involving deaths would be compensated with a higher amount.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Equalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalized. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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