Often used in sports to describe achieving the same score, creating equal chances of winning. After a tense match, Jackson scored the equalizer, leveling the game at 2-2.
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Context Variety
Can refer to anything that evens the playing field, not just sports or competition. The new policy served as an equalizer by giving all employees the same opportunity.
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Conflict Resolution
Can symbolize a factor that resolves a conflict or discrepancy. In the debate, the new evidence was the equalizer, settling the argument.