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
Andre Ayes equalized in the 82nd minute.
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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
That is, until Boualem Khoukhi flew into the box and equalized the match with a 95th-minute header that gave Qatar its first point in its short World Cup history and carried the nation to a stunning 1-1 draw with the powerful Swiss.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
South Korea equalized in the 67th, when Hwang scored after faking a shot with a nifty move to clear two Czech players.
—ABC News, 12 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
Their breakthrough eventually came in the 76th minute, Nu Stadium erupting when German Berterame equalized into an open net following an easy rebound on Luis Suarez’s low drive.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
But with the ability to earn lofty NIL compensation and endorsement deals in college, and with the recent rise in his national profile, the options were equalized to a certain extent.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
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
That is, until Boualem Khoukhi flew into the box and equalized the match with a 95th-minute header that gave Qatar its first point in its short World Cup history and carried the nation to a stunning 1-1 draw with the powerful Swiss.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
South Korea equalized in the 67th, when Hwang scored after faking a shot with a nifty move to clear two Czech players.
—ABC News, 12 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
Their breakthrough eventually came in the 76th minute, Nu Stadium erupting when German Berterame equalized into an open net following an easy rebound on Luis Suarez’s low drive.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
But with the ability to earn lofty NIL compensation and endorsement deals in college, and with the recent rise in his national profile, the options were equalized to a certain extent.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalized
Verb
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These tendencies, if not balanced by Humility and Collaboration, can undermine both their own well-being and the collective efforts of their team.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The salmon already brings a lot of flavor and fat, so this helps keep the meal balanced rather than overly heavy.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
Verb
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That’s combined with the haul from the original 2004 film, which ended its run with $326 million, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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In May, the Nasdaq adjusted its rules to allow for the faster inclusion of mega IPOs like SpaceX into the Nasdaq 100, shortening the window to 15 days from three months before eligibility for inclusion.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Verb
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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 18 Jun. 2026.
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