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
The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
An 11-10 home defeat in overtime on March 27 was a tough pill to swallow for the Comets, who led most of the second half until conceding the equalizing goal inside the final minute.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Jones said the redistricting equalized the election race in communities new to the district, potentially giving an edge to a new, anti-establishment candidate.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
In the 67th minute, Lara Prasnikar made NWSL history, becoming the first Slovenian player to ever score as Utah had equalized the match.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
An 11-10 home defeat in overtime on March 27 was a tough pill to swallow for the Comets, who led most of the second half until conceding the equalizing goal inside the final minute.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Jones said the redistricting equalized the election race in communities new to the district, potentially giving an edge to a new, anti-establishment candidate.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
In the 67th minute, Lara Prasnikar made NWSL history, becoming the first Slovenian player to ever score as Utah had equalized the match.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalize
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Turkey has tried to maintain a balancing role since the Iran war began, condemning attacks that threaten regional stability while keeping channels open with Tehran.—
Steve Mollman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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This pink ombré set balances the shorter nail with a slightly bolder pop of color.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the latter category was presenter Jimmy Kimmel, who, in an act of exaggeration that would be Swiftian if intentional, equated the free speech policies of North Korea with those of, um, CBS.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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For years, the FedRAMP process has been equated with actual security, Sager said.—
Renee Dudley,
ProPublica,
18 Mar. 2026
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All numbers were adjusted for seasonal volatility.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Still, energy analysts note global markets tend to adjust over time — even if short-term disruptions can lead to temporary price spikes.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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But where other comics might lean on quantity as a crutch to compensate for quality, Kashian genuinely just has this much to say.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Even Sorokin could not compensate against the Penguins, who got solid goaltending from Arturs Silovs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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