equalizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of equalize
as in equates
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 equalizes The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026 The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025 The smartphone camera equalizes this. — Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalizes
  1. equates
  2. balances
  3. adjusts
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  • Being loved equates survival from the infant’s brain perspective.
    — Hylke Faber, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • In the realm of the theater, no one exactly equates the number of headshots on a Playbill page with the ultimate fulfillment a stage show provides.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of equates
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  • Finally, Cinema Mode spatializes and balances background sound and other audio effects to deliver a theater-like experience when watching video content or listening to podcasts.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Just as olive brine balances a great dirty martini, so too does pickle juice.
    — Elliott Harrell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of balances
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  • Power comes from a mid-drive motor producing 100 Nm of torque, paired with a responsive torque sensor that adjusts assistance based on your pedal pressure.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Your lender adjusts the loan terms to make payments more manageable.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusts

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