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 Current wasn’t long in equalizing, as Haley Hopkins tapped in a super cross from Izzy Rodriguez in the 26th minute. The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026 The real challenge isn’t global payroll but equalizing the human experience. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The irrepressible Albiceleste overcame a 1-0 deficit against England in Wednesday’s semifinal, equalizing in the 85th minute and knocking in a go-ahead goal in extra time to send Argentina to its second consecutive World Cup final. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026 Both teams went back-and-forth, up-and-down the pitch, resulting in nothing until Switzerland broke through in the 67th minute on a Dan Ndoye equalizing goal. Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 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 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
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Verb
  • Both sides rotated halfway through, giving two ‘starting XIs’ 60 minutes of game-time each, balancing the load out equally across their squads.
    George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Whereas the new geography of oil shocks improves the strength of the United States and China relative to other countries, the burden of balancing the oil market has now shifted toward poorer importing countries.
    Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • However, the article warns against equating token consumption with productivity or business value.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Some comics readers have taken issue with King’s past, equating his service with pro-war sentiment.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Reynolds sees the same versatility play out across a single day, from denim and sneakers in the morning to a black cocktail dress by evening, the necklace adjusting its register without ever losing its polish.
    Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Then Phoebe offers to help Henry out adjusting to his new school.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Equalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalizing. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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