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
Iowa scored first on Isaac Johnson’s first-period goal, but Jake McLaughlin equalized off a setup from Nolan Sullivan.
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Dec. 2025
Then, in the second half, the visitors equalized on a 60th minute goal by Ali Ahmed, who scored from the left side off a Brian White assist.
—Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
After Reyna notched the opener in the 4th minute, Paraguay equalized in the 10th, and the USMNT did not retake the lead until Balogun's goal in the 71st.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
The Revolution held a 1-0 lead for much of the match before Chicago equalized in the 82nd minute.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Minnesota equalized in the 65th minute via a rocket by midfielder Nectarios Triantis.
—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
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 Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Dec. 2025
Then, in the second half, the visitors equalized on a 60th minute goal by Ali Ahmed, who scored from the left side off a Brian White assist.
—Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
After Reyna notched the opener in the 4th minute, Paraguay equalized in the 10th, and the USMNT did not retake the lead until Balogun's goal in the 71st.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
The Revolution held a 1-0 lead for much of the match before Chicago equalized in the 82nd minute.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Minnesota equalized in the 65th minute via a rocket by midfielder Nectarios Triantis.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalized
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Carroll said schools have ongoing relationships with law enforcement, but that access has to be balanced.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
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In addition to these new products, Fosi Audio will also be showing off a selection of its popular and recently launched products, including the IM4 in-ear monitors, i5 planar-magnetic headphones, ZH3 balanced DAC / headphone amplifier/preamplifier and K7 hi-fi gaming DAC and headphone amplifier.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Vrabel adjusted the defense away from a blitz-happy scheme meant to rattle Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sierra Canyon also adjusted at halftime and were quicker to the perimeter, chasing the Celts off the 3-point line.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Google’s Sundar Pichai has equated AI to the discovery of fire or electricity in its ability to democratize information.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Exhaustion stops being equated with worth, and success becomes something that can coexist with wellness.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Equalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalized. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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