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
The Goldman economists use a version of the Lazear-Spletzer mismatch index, which captures the share of job seekers who would need to be reallocated across occupations to equalize labor market tightness.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Brennan Creek equalized in the 34th minute after a corner kick caused some chaos in the box.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Their breakthrough eventually came in the 76th minute, Nu Stadium erupting when German Berterame equalized into an open net following an easy rebound on Luis Suarez’s low drive.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Flynn Meyer finished with seven saves for the Knights (12-0-1), while Jules Rafacz provided the equalizing goal with 17 minutes left by scoring off an assist from Maddie Krynski.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Brennan Creek equalized in the 34th minute after a corner kick caused some chaos in the box.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Their breakthrough eventually came in the 76th minute, Nu Stadium erupting when German Berterame equalized into an open net following an easy rebound on Luis Suarez’s low drive.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Flynn Meyer finished with seven saves for the Knights (12-0-1), while Jules Rafacz provided the equalizing goal with 17 minutes left by scoring off an assist from Maddie Krynski.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalize
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So when the dog is lost in a severe storm that devastates the region and leaves many homeless, an overwhelmed Rose must balance the urgency of her search mission alongside the misfortune of others close to her.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Elite Password Management The emphasis on balancing simplicity and safety is best seen in CyberFOX’s password management tool, Password Boss WebApp.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The webpage equates undocumented immigrants with extraterrestrials.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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The supply and demand parameters have to be adjusted to a conscious mean.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Immediately, some Southern states adjusted their primaries to give them time to change voting districts.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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For the Delfonts, who use a tape-recorder to capture this desperate plea, Leonora’s words serve as irrefutable proof that an academic career has failed to compensate for the absence of a husband and child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Schools that struggled to make the grade on math and English swiftly cut back on other subjects to compensate.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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