as in equates
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 equalizes
The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The smartphone camera equalizes this.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The smartphone camera equalizes this.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalizes
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Critics said the report essentially equates one stand of conservative Christianity to be representative of Christians overall, then construes policy disagreements to be persecution.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Lewkowitz pushed back against the traditional value proposition that equates value with the lowest possible price.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Somewhere in the chaos, a stylist balances an iced latte, three phones and a couture gown worth more than a Riviera apartment.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Now, a new class of wardrobe staples is shaping the next chapter of office dressing — one that balances personality with polish and sharp tailoring with modern ease.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Those receptors constantly monitor changes in blood flow and send signals to the brain, which then adjusts heart rate and blood vessel tension.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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“Equalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalizes. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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