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 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.
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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
Denver equalized in the 20th minute, but Sonis was soon sent off and Bay FC took control.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
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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
Denver equalized in the 20th minute, but Sonis was soon sent off and Bay FC took control.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 15 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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The San Jose Unified School District board voted Thursday night to shut down five elementary schools and relocate another at the end of the current school year, a decision that has left many parents and students frustrated and scrambling to adjust.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hereford was able to identify property in her purse, including the three diamond rings, a wristwatch, brooch, and a diamond stick pin, together worth over $350, and more than $15,000 in 2025 when adjusted for inflation.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2026.
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