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
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.
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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
Scott McTominay equalized on the hour mark for Napoli after Gabriel Strefezza scored early on with a play that began with a long ball from Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
—ABC News, 12 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
Jones said the redistricting equalized the election race in communities new to the district, potentially giving an edge to a new, anti-establishment candidate.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
If Congress immediately equalized funding levels, taxpayers would save more than $560 billion over the next decade, according to new research from our organization.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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
Scott McTominay equalized on the hour mark for Napoli after Gabriel Strefezza scored early on with a play that began with a long ball from Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
—ABC News, 12 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
Jones said the redistricting equalized the election race in communities new to the district, potentially giving an edge to a new, anti-establishment candidate.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
If Congress immediately equalized funding levels, taxpayers would save more than $560 billion over the next decade, according to new research from our organization.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalized
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Upon first spritz, the perfume bursts with caramel, coconut, and vanilla, balanced by fresh citrus to prevent it from becoming saccharine sweet.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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Their weaknesses could be balanced with machine strengths.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Other competitors were operated by remote control, with finishing times adjusted to reflect the different categories.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Both are well adjusted, easygoing and comfortable around other animals.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
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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One talent manager equated it to dishing out free samples at an ice cream store, with the hopes of convincing TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts users to try creators’ longer videos.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Equalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalized. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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