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
If Diddy controlled the situation through money, status, threats or manipulation, then any violence from the other party won’t excuse or equalize that dynamic.
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Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Ryan Williams equalized in the 52nd minute for the Courage.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2025
But desperate Tampa Bay equalized on Jake Guentzel’s shot, later led on a netter by Nick Paul, and got insurance on another Guentzel goal as the third period began.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
Then in a controversial moment a few minutes later, Pele assisted on Chinaglia’s equalizing goal.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
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Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Ryan Williams equalized in the 52nd minute for the Courage.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2025
But desperate Tampa Bay equalized on Jake Guentzel’s shot, later led on a netter by Nick Paul, and got insurance on another Guentzel goal as the third period began.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
Then in a controversial moment a few minutes later, Pele assisted on Chinaglia’s equalizing goal.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalize
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Enterprise Strategy Around Technical Debt Today, organizations need to balance reducing debt and developing new features, with strong data driving this decision-making.—
Shilpa Shastri,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The Queen of Pentacles reminds you to balance ambition with self-care in order to achieve this homeostasis.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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And as with making a decision NOT to get procedures done isn't a sign of virtue, the decision to get cosmetic procedures shouldn't be equated with vanity or low self-esteem!—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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However, do not equate the stock's fall with a failing business.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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New steering column paddles adjust regenerative braking to recapture energy, but there’s no one-pedal setting to bring the bZ to a full stop.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The handle can even be extended from 26 inches to 32.5 inches, or adjusted down to a 90-degree angle and back.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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As part of the settlement, Siemens Mobility agreed to compensate the employee — who filed a complaint with the agency in 2023 — without admitting to any liability.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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The company is actively striving to diversify its revenue sources; however, the swift decline in COVID-19 vaccine sales has outstripped its ability to quickly compensate for these losses, resulting in the significant fall in its stock price.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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