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
The South Koreans nearly equalized in the 87th minute when Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel stopped a header from close range by Cho Gue-sung, then made an even better save of Yang Hyun-jun's attempt on the rebound, extending his right arm to keep the ball from crossing the line.
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CBS News, 19 June 2026
The South Koreans nearly equalized in the 87th minute when Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel stopped a header from close range by Cho Gue-sung, then made an even better save of Yang Hyun-jun's attempt on the rebound, extending his right arm to keep the ball from crossing the line.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
Jordan nearly equalized two minutes later when Olwan’s header ricocheted off the crossbar following a corner kick.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Germany scored an early goal, and Curaçao then equalized.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 15 June 2026
Andre Ayes equalized in the 82nd minute.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
His Qatari side equalized in the final minutes of their opening game, stunning the Swiss in the Bay Area in one of the shock results of the first weekend of the tournament.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Unfortunately for the South African team that night, Rafa Márquez equalized for El Tri with 11 minutes remaining during what turned out to be a disappointing World Cup for the host nation.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 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
CBS News, 19 June 2026
The South Koreans nearly equalized in the 87th minute when Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel stopped a header from close range by Cho Gue-sung, then made an even better save of Yang Hyun-jun's attempt on the rebound, extending his right arm to keep the ball from crossing the line.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
Jordan nearly equalized two minutes later when Olwan’s header ricocheted off the crossbar following a corner kick.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Germany scored an early goal, and Curaçao then equalized.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 15 June 2026
Andre Ayes equalized in the 82nd minute.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
His Qatari side equalized in the final minutes of their opening game, stunning the Swiss in the Bay Area in one of the shock results of the first weekend of the tournament.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Unfortunately for the South African team that night, Rafa Márquez equalized for El Tri with 11 minutes remaining during what turned out to be a disappointing World Cup for the host nation.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalized
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Carlo Ancelotti, speaking at a press conference on Thursday at the Philadelphia Stadium, said the matchup between Haiti and Scotland was balanced and praised the Haitians’ physicality.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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The shoes are balanced by a hefty platform on the front of the foot, underneath the toe box, that balances out the ultra-tall heel.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The openings in the blinds' slats can be adjusted to give you custom control of glare, light, and heat.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
22 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 25 Jun. 2026.
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