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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalizing
Verb
  • Inside, Devarana offers a 60-minute traditional Thai oil massage followed by 30 minutes of singing bowl sound healing, combining halotherapy and chakra balancing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Moon’s opposition to Saturn highlights the strain of balancing public expectations with private obligations.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
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  • This is where leaders should be careful about equating AI adoption with transformation.
    — Hugo Sarrazin, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Magnus Taylor, deputy Horn of Africa director at the International Crisis Group, cautioned against equating the loss of towns with an end to fighting.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
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  • Trading on Wednesday stateside showed investors adjusting to midterm results, which showed Democrats flipping control of the House of Representatives and Senate — securing comfortable majorities in both chambers — and a slew of governorships, too.
    — Lee Ying Shan,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • If the material needs adjusting, that can happen during this process, speeding up adoption, Parente said.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Equalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalizing. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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