Synonyms of equalize

equalize

verb

ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• balance
• equate
• adjust
• compensate
• accommodate
• even
• equilibrate
• level
• standardize
• normalize
• fit
• counterbalance
• regularize
• homogenize
• democratize
• equipoise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disequilibrate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of equalize

First, an Enzo Fernández header in the 85th minute equalized before a Lautaro Martínez header in stoppage time proved to be the game-winning goal. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 July 2026

Both teams went back-and-forth, up-and-down the pitch, resulting in nothing until Switzerland broke through in the 67th minute on a Dan Ndoye equalizing goal. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

During the knockout World Cup round Tuesday, Argentina's national team mounted a late comeback where Cristian Romero scored a goal then Lionel Messi equalized with his own goal in the 83rd minute for the win. — Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 9 July 2026

The kind of artist who could spend an entire day equalizing a single handclap. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 9 July 2026