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
Kat Rader equalized from the spot for the Dash in the 39th.
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Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
As tools become more accessible, technical barriers fall but the outcomes don’t equalize.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
An 11-10 home defeat in overtime on March 27 was a tough pill to swallow for the Comets, who led most of the second half until conceding the equalizing goal inside the final minute.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
As tools become more accessible, technical barriers fall but the outcomes don’t equalize.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
An 11-10 home defeat in overtime on March 27 was a tough pill to swallow for the Comets, who led most of the second half until conceding the equalizing goal inside the final minute.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for equalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalize
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The two fruits balance each other, allowing each to shine equally in this seasonal treat.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Tourist taxes are common across Europe, with cities like Venice, Paris and Seville using similar systems to balance the benefits of tourism with its challenges.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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In popular culture, resilience is often equated with grit, toughness or relentless positivity.—
Keith M. Bellizzi,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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This flexible holder attaches easily to your seatback tray table and adjusts to multiple angles, allowing for hands-free viewing without craning your neck.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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The top is designed with horizontal pleated detailing and cap sleeves, while the bottoms offer a simple, wide-leg silhouette with side pockets and a drawstring to adjust the fit to your liking.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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In 2021, scientists at the Kea Animal Minds Lab at the University of Auckland studied Bruce and other non-disabled kea and found that Bruce exhibited unusual preening behavior to compensate for his missing upper beak.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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Half of the money for wolf conflicts would go toward deterrents; the remainder would compensate ranchers for their losses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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