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
Jones said the redistricting equalized the election race in communities new to the district, potentially giving an edge to a new, anti-establishment candidate.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
In the 67th minute, Lara Prasnikar made NWSL history, becoming the first Slovenian player to ever score as Utah had equalized the match.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
In the 67th minute, Lara Prasnikar made NWSL history, becoming the first Slovenian player to ever score as Utah had equalized the match.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The South Korean star operated mostly outside the 18-yard box, taking touches around Alajuelense’s side of the field as LAFC predominantly attacked the Costa Rican’s mid-block formation down the left, where Denis Bouanga equalized in the second half from a Son assist.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
That swing, at least for the moment, equalized things.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Denver equalized in the 20th minute, but Sonis was soon sent off and Bay FC took control.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 15 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
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
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
In the 67th minute, Lara Prasnikar made NWSL history, becoming the first Slovenian player to ever score as Utah had equalized the match.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
In the 67th minute, Lara Prasnikar made NWSL history, becoming the first Slovenian player to ever score as Utah had equalized the match.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The South Korean star operated mostly outside the 18-yard box, taking touches around Alajuelense’s side of the field as LAFC predominantly attacked the Costa Rican’s mid-block formation down the left, where Denis Bouanga equalized in the second half from a Son assist.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
That swing, at least for the moment, equalized things.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Denver equalized in the 20th minute, but Sonis was soon sent off and Bay FC took control.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 15 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalized
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The rest of the formula is thoughtfully balanced, too.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 What overarching promises keep your bonds balanced in each moment?—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Due to certain inflation adjustments in how Social Security is calculated and how past earnings are adjusted for inflation, the maximum benefit rose to $5,251 per month, totaling over $63,000 annually in 2026.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Mar. 2026
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That film ignited to $54 million domestically and ended its box office run with a mighty $630 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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In the latter category was presenter Jimmy Kimmel, who, in an act of exaggeration that would be Swiftian if intentional, equated the free speech policies of North Korea with those of, um, CBS.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma Education Association President Cari Elledge equated the plan to mortgaging a teacher’s future for a salary increase today.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Mar. 2026
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