equal
adjective
as great as; the same as (often followed by to orwith ).
has equalled
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present perfectof equal (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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This means the 27-year-old striker has equalled the record number of goals scored in a calendar year which was set by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2013.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025
Novak Djokovic has equalled Steffi Graf's record for most weeks as world number one after starting his 377th week at the top of the men's rankings.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2023
Harry Kane has equalled Jimmy Greaves' record as Tottenham's all-time top scorer with his 266th goal for the club.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2023
Harry Kane has equalled the England scoring record, moving alongside Wayne Rooney with his 53rd goal in the World Cup quarter-final against France.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2022
If we believe the tales of travellers and historians, nothing since the days of Babylon has equalled the magnificence of the Great Mogul.
From From Egypt to Japan by Henry M. (Henry Martyn) Field
