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
However, his two goals on Tuesday weren’t enough to secure a win for his nation, with Magyars midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai equalizing in stoppage time in the 91st minute.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
After an early goal from Lyonnes, who are eight-time Champions League winners and 18-time French league title holders, PSG equalized with a converted penalty in the 33rd minute to level the two sides heading into halftime.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Attempting to equalize nuclear capabilities across the three powers cannot work.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
First, Kenan Yildiz (63’) equalized, only for Felix Nmecha to score one minute late.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
After an early goal from Lyonnes, who are eight-time Champions League winners and 18-time French league title holders, PSG equalized with a converted penalty in the 33rd minute to level the two sides heading into halftime.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Attempting to equalize nuclear capabilities across the three powers cannot work.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
First, Kenan Yildiz (63’) equalized, only for Felix Nmecha to score one minute late.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalize
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Fresh herbs and a healthy amount of scallions help to balance all that opulence.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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His choices force Mickey to constantly balance protecting her family with upholding the law.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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This equates about one in 10 jobs.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Challenger equated the impact of AI on the current labor market to the rise of the internet in the early aughts.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since the advent of the transfer portal and the rise of name, image and likeness (NIL), there have been countless debates about how to create and adjust a system to establish guardrails when necessary.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, that also means Boise State is often being compensated for traveling to those games.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Nov. 2025
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But even if Parker were convicted of criminal charges directly tied to the shooting, Preis said insurance managers might feel pressure to compensate Zwerner.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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