equalize
verb
equal·ize
ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz 
equalized; equalizing
1
: to make equal
2
a
: to compensate for
b
: to make uniform
especially
: to distribute evenly or uniformly
equalize the tax burden
c
: to adjust or correct the frequency characteristics of (an electronic signal) by restoring to their original level high frequencies that have been attenuated
chiefly British
: to tie the score
Examples of equalize in a Sentence
They are hoping to equalize pay for workers with similar jobs.
Educational opportunities have not yet equalized.
trying to equalize the pressure
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Banda equalized on her birthday in the 61st minute on a cross into the box from Jacquie Ovalle.
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ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The South Korean star operated mostly outside the 18-yard box, taking touches around Alajuelense’s side of the field as LAFC predominantly attacked the Costa Rican’s mid-block formation down the left, where Denis Bouanga equalized in the second half from a Son assist.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
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—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
That swing, at least for the moment, equalized things.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The South Korean star operated mostly outside the 18-yard box, taking touches around Alajuelense’s side of the field as LAFC predominantly attacked the Costa Rican’s mid-block formation down the left, where Denis Bouanga equalized in the second half from a Son assist.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Coach Jonas Eidevall instructed Dudinha and Gabi Portilho to switch sides around the 64th minute, and that is when the Wave had their best opportunity to equalize.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
That swing, at least for the moment, equalized things.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for equalize
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equalize. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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equalize
verb
equal·ize
ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz
equalized; equalizing
1
: to make equal
2
: to make uniform
especially
: to distribute evenly
equalizer
noun
ˈē-kwə-ˌlī-zər
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