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equalizer

[ee-kwuh-lahy-zer] / ˈi kwəˌlaɪ zər /
NOUN
gun
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cannon handgun hardware mortar piece pistol revolver rifle shotgun
STRONG
Uzi blaster difference flintlock forty-five howitzer magnum musket ordnance persuader rod
WEAK
Saturday-night special peashooter thirty-eight

Example Sentences

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With her equalizer, the 36-year-old Knight became the all-time American goal-scorer in the Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

They regrouped in the second half and were able to capitalize on lax Colombian defending to grab the equalizer.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

Again, “Blood Brothers” was great because it was an equalizer.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

The inclusion of this material and how Golden utilizes it — with generosity and great openness — is a great equalizer, within the spirit of DIY, punk rock, equality and everything within The Raincoats’ worldview.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2025

Who would have thought that the equalizer would turn out to be the biggest dweeb in school?

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman