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
If Congress immediately equalized funding levels, taxpayers would save more than $560 billion over the next decade, according to new research from our organization.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
While Julian Alvarez equalized around half an hour later, Brahim Diaz gave his side a one-goal advantage in the second half through a solo effort that was enough to secure the win for the home team in the Bernabeu going into next Wednesday’s decider.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The Illuminate aims to offer effective control of a user’s ambient lighting and its color temperature so that the light differential between the monitor and its surrounding environment are equalized, a powerful tool for combatting eye strain.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Approaching the interval, however, Johnny Cardoso equalized with a header prior to former Madrid star Isco converting a penalty early in the second half.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The Ducks’ two late goals Sunday came with their goaltender pulled, one day after Minnesota equalized late in the same way.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
But a Sam Bennett goal equalized the affair, before a scoreless third period sent the game into sudden-death.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Inter Miami fell behind early Friday against Orlando on a goal by Martin Ojeda at the 15-minute mark after a Miami defensive lapse, but Miami equalized seven minutes later when Luis Suarez found Argentine newcomer Tadeo Allende, who knocked it in from the right side at a difficult angle.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
Lewandowski scored a second penalty – his 103rd goal in the Champions League – to put the comeback in sight for Barcelona, and the Catalans equalized when Pedri looped a perfect cross onto the head of García.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
While Julian Alvarez equalized around half an hour later, Brahim Diaz gave his side a one-goal advantage in the second half through a solo effort that was enough to secure the win for the home team in the Bernabeu going into next Wednesday’s decider.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The Illuminate aims to offer effective control of a user’s ambient lighting and its color temperature so that the light differential between the monitor and its surrounding environment are equalized, a powerful tool for combatting eye strain.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Approaching the interval, however, Johnny Cardoso equalized with a header prior to former Madrid star Isco converting a penalty early in the second half.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The Ducks’ two late goals Sunday came with their goaltender pulled, one day after Minnesota equalized late in the same way.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
But a Sam Bennett goal equalized the affair, before a scoreless third period sent the game into sudden-death.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Inter Miami fell behind early Friday against Orlando on a goal by Martin Ojeda at the 15-minute mark after a Miami defensive lapse, but Miami equalized seven minutes later when Luis Suarez found Argentine newcomer Tadeo Allende, who knocked it in from the right side at a difficult angle.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
Lewandowski scored a second penalty – his 103rd goal in the Champions League – to put the comeback in sight for Barcelona, and the Catalans equalized when Pedri looped a perfect cross onto the head of García.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalized
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Critics argue that attributing human-like emotions to AI is a form of anthropomorphism, where the complex processes of AI optimization are mistakenly equated with human feelings.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Childhood is equated with whimsy, imagination, and originality.—
Katy Waldman,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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The 2024 bill adjusted that schedule so that the list began with an 85% valuation for vehicles that are up to a year old, lessening the impact on municipal budgets, which draw revenue from car taxes.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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This umbrella can be easily adjusted to five heights and has 360-degree rotation.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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No film version of Wilson has compensated for his arch, schematic theatricality, specifically in Fences (2016), Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020), and now The Piano Lesson.—
Armond White,
National Review,
27 Dec. 2024
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And copyright associations and bylaws are also being developed to ensure that our artists are being compensated for licensing of their music and all that.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Equalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalized. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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