equalizing

present participle of equalize
as in balancing
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 equalizing The kind of artist who could spend an entire day equalizing a single handclap. Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 9 July 2026 Mexico cut the deficit to 3-2, but England kept it from equalizing. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026 The Portuguese came close to equalizing as the clock ran down, as Bernardo Silva’s header had Simón beaten but sailed over the bar. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 For Cape Verde, Deroy Duarte scored in the 59th minute, equalizing the game 1-1 at the time. Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 3 July 2026 Dryer Balls Wool dryer balls reduce static by equalizing electrons and ions in the dryer. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 After Japan took a 1-0 lead in the first half, Brazil relentlessly attacked in the second half, equalizing in the 56th minute before scoring again with only a minute to spare in stoppage time. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026 After an Ivory Coast equalizing goal in the 74th minute, Norway was in desperate need of an answer, and who else but Haaland would score the goal to send the Vikings to the round of 16. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026 In the second half, Murillo came a few feet away from equalizing after losing his defender, sprinting into some open space in the box and sending a shot just wide of the goal frame. Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
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  • City leaders now face pressure to revive past holiday crackdowns — from checkpoints to curfews — as Newport wrestles with balancing coastal access, tourism revenue and neighborhood safety.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The voluminous sleeves add dimension while balancing your proportions, and the adjustable belt cinches the waist for a flattering, customized fit.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
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  • This anxiety often leads to rumination, where individuals endlessly ponder potential outcomes without actual preparation, mistakenly equating thinking with problem-solving.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • But stop equating Israel with true genocidal states like Nazi Germany.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026
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  • These specialty farmers have found ways to adapt, in part by adjusting their harvest schedules to avoid the hottest parts of the day.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • The moment employees understand how their performance will be measured, many begin adjusting their behavior to improve the metric rather than the outcome the metric was designed to represent.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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“Equalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalizing. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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