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
In the second half, Murillo came a few feet away from equalizing after losing his defender, sprinting into some open space in the box and sending a shot just wide of the goal frame.
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Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Off a long, seemingly desperate cross, Michael Gregoritsch headed the ball to Sasa Kalajdzic, who in turn headed the pass into the net to equalize.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
28 June 2026
The equalizing goal erased Sane’s early sting, which didn’t come without controversy.
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Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, was ahead 2–0 with just under 11 minutes of play left when Mbappé equalized the score with two goals in quick succession.
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Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
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Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Off a long, seemingly desperate cross, Michael Gregoritsch headed the ball to Sasa Kalajdzic, who in turn headed the pass into the net to equalize.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
28 June 2026
The equalizing goal erased Sane’s early sting, which didn’t come without controversy.
—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, was ahead 2–0 with just under 11 minutes of play left when Mbappé equalized the score with two goals in quick succession.
—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
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Lozier and other candidates running against de Borbon believe that a new board could balance the interests of residents, investors and guests, use Airbnb fees for the benefit of the building and create a model of coexistence.
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Adidas’s everyday sneakers can handle 20,000 steps without ruining an outfit, perfectly balancing cool with comfy.
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What the rise of 'chalance' says about dating People have equated aloofness with coolness since long before the internet came around.
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But stop equating Israel with true genocidal states like Nazi Germany.
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Compare receipts to your plan, then adjust a subscription or daily expense so the numbers match the rhythm of your life.
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That number can be adjusted based on new information over time.
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Powell’s release comes nearly one year into Georgia’s new system to compensate the wrongfully convicted.
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When fibroblasts were lost, the ones that remained appeared to compensate.
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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