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
Colorado failed to put together the equalizing touchdown in the last moments.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
More to the point, such a system would reinforce a democratic vision of education by demonstrating that what little funds our taxes do provide can go toward equalizing opportunity, rather than supporting the tired libertarian complaint that one’s tax dollars are poorly spent.
—Chandler Fritz, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
More to the point, such a system would reinforce a democratic vision of education by demonstrating that what little funds our taxes do provide can go toward equalizing opportunity, rather than supporting the tired libertarian complaint that one’s tax dollars are poorly spent.
—Chandler Fritz, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalizing
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Rachel McAdams is terrific as Margaret’s mom, balancing ambition and self-doubt, while Oscar-winner Kathy Bates steals the show (big surprise) as the fiercely loving grandmother.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The findings even suggest that modest design modifications can yield substantial benefits, offering engineers flexibility in designing future reactors by balancing performance with engineering complexity.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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For their part, Israeli leaders discovered the political utility of equating such hostility with Europe’s fascist past.—
Daniel May,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Stop equating stress with success.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Bus operators are adjusting schedules, while freight companies are warning of significant delays.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Malonga contributed 13 points on efficient 6-of-7 shooting, another reminder of how quickly the 19-year-old is adjusting to the league.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Sanders is known for his impressive tackling ability, compensating for his rather lackluster skills in coverage.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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Adidas and the Oaxaca government were expected to hold talks focused on compensating the Indigenous community, Mexico’s Deputy Secretary of Cultural Development Marina Núñez Bespalova said Friday.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Equalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalizing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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