equalize

verb

ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz How to pronounce equalize (audio)
Definition of equalizenext
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 That lead would not last long, as Kansas City equalized in the 39th minute. — Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2026 And as the trough of lower pressure equalizes with the rest of the atmosphere next week, temps will only warm slightly. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Montreal equalized at the 37-minute mark on a goal by Fabian Herbers. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026 Its original mandate, as the name indicates, was to equalize taxation among the state’s counties. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalize
  1. balance
  2. equate
  3. adjust
  4. compensate
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  • In their letter, the bishops attempted to balance human dignity and a right for governments to humanely protect borders.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The sample was balanced across key demographic groups—including age, gender and region to ensure broad representation before aggregating responses to highlight the top state choices.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of balance
Verb
  • This phrasing equates resistance to the colonization of Palestine with the colonization itself.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Magnus Taylor, deputy Horn of Africa director at the International Crisis Group, cautioned against equating the loss of towns with an end to fighting.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of equate
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  • By adjusting the distance between the tips, the team could stretch or compress the molecular structure, changing the voltage at which the current enhancement began.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Hackett said adjusting investments to reflect personal financial goals, changes in risk tolerance, or shifting income needs are good reasons to make changes.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjust
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  • Restitution for the victims has yet to be decided, but the government has argued that they should be compensated for years of therapy, loss of income, and other related losses.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • David’s publisher, Radler, compensates authors for their laughable advances with a staggering number of complimentary copies.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of compensate

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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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