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
First, Kenan Yildiz (63’) equalized, only for Felix Nmecha to score one minute late.
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Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Italy led 1-0 deep into second half stoppage time before England equalized and then clinched the victory with a 119th-minute goal.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Eustachian tubes connect the middle ears to the back of the nose and throat, and help equalize air pressure inside the ears.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
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Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Italy led 1-0 deep into second half stoppage time before England equalized and then clinched the victory with a 119th-minute goal.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Eustachian tubes connect the middle ears to the back of the nose and throat, and help equalize air pressure inside the ears.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalize
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Market Pantry was a hit among our editors—not too acidic, not too sweet, but balanced with the right amount of tang.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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The future of work is evolving on multiple fronts, and boards must also balance the drive for innovation with the workforce’s desire for stability.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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As stewards of the organization, directors often equate tradition with stability—especially when pressure and stakes are high.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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For a culture like ours, which so closely equates value with productivity, this disruption poses an existential threat as much as an economic one.—
Jane Marie Chen,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Jays starter Shane Bieber, who was tagged with a two-run Julio Rodríguez homer in the first, adjusted, going six strong innings with a steady mix of off-speed stuff.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The brain eventually adjusts, but the body continues to degrade.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Are the rights holders of the shows now being carried on additional platforms being compensated?—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, local authorities will report the discovery to the National Heritage Board, which will decide if the state should compensate the finder.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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