as in to balance
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 equalize
Minnesota equalized in the sixth minute on a ridiculous goal by Kelvin Yeboah, who hit a screamer into the upper corner.
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Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Another Lewandowski spot kick reduced the advantage, before Eric Garcia latched onto a Pedri cross to finally equalize through a bullet header.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
To equalize this, excess summer hydropower is harnessed to mine green bitcoins that are cashed in to buy back electricity from India when rivers are driest.
—By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
But Kidman is one of the only good things about it, offering an early glimpse at her ability to equalize flinty resolve with giggling coquettishness.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Another Lewandowski spot kick reduced the advantage, before Eric Garcia latched onto a Pedri cross to finally equalize through a bullet header.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
To equalize this, excess summer hydropower is harnessed to mine green bitcoins that are cashed in to buy back electricity from India when rivers are driest.
—By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
But Kidman is one of the only good things about it, offering an early glimpse at her ability to equalize flinty resolve with giggling coquettishness.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalize
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This is essential to refresh and balance your scalp.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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Meghan Trainor is no stranger to life on the road, balancing her music career with the challenges of motherhood.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2025
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The executive order equates these cartels to groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda, broadening legal tools for the U.S. to combat cartel operations but raising fears of unintended consequences.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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What does this have to do with equating Anders Breivik, who shot people on some bizarre, deluded mission to rid Norway of Islam, with Nelson Mandela?—
David Marchese,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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In a similar case reported by Newsweek, a dog owner adjusted their pet's routine after a neighbor continuously avoided the area due to safety concerns.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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However, the premise was adjusted slightly after Josh, 44, filed for divorce from Christina in July 2024.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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O’Connor said the state should be reallocating that money to better compensate attorneys already working for the state.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
30 Jan. 2025
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Being adequately compensated for his work is a nagging concern.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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