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
Nathan Bastian found the equalizing goal early in the third period to force overtime, and Jason Robertson scored the game-winner in extra time.
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Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
President James Monroe signed the Missouri Compromise, meant to avert a conflict over slavery by equalizing the number of states where the brutal practice was and was not allowed, on March 6, 1820.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
But a defensive breakdown in the 90th minute minimized the reward for the Verde’s attacking endeavors as the visitors rescued a 2-2 draw at Q2 Stadium via Kelvin Yeboah’s equalizing goal.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
But statistically equalizing these parameters effectively erases some of the benefits of exercise!
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
The decision is the first step toward the goal of equalizing drug prices so Americans aren’t paying more for the same drugs than people in other parts of the world.
—Alice Park, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
However, his two goals on Tuesday weren’t enough to secure a win for his nation, with Magyars midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai equalizing in stoppage time in the 91st minute.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Colorado failed to put together the equalizing touchdown in the last moments.
—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
Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
President James Monroe signed the Missouri Compromise, meant to avert a conflict over slavery by equalizing the number of states where the brutal practice was and was not allowed, on March 6, 1820.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
But a defensive breakdown in the 90th minute minimized the reward for the Verde’s attacking endeavors as the visitors rescued a 2-2 draw at Q2 Stadium via Kelvin Yeboah’s equalizing goal.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
But statistically equalizing these parameters effectively erases some of the benefits of exercise!
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
The decision is the first step toward the goal of equalizing drug prices so Americans aren’t paying more for the same drugs than people in other parts of the world.
—Alice Park, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
However, his two goals on Tuesday weren’t enough to secure a win for his nation, with Magyars midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai equalizing in stoppage time in the 91st minute.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Colorado failed to put together the equalizing touchdown in the last moments.
—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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To critics who say her advocacy has taken her far afield of nuts-and-bolts council work like balancing the city budget or advocating for streets riddled with potholes, Kim says just the opposite.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Vendors say a challenge is balancing safety with how much friction users will tolerate.—
Barbara Booth,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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Palmer Luckey, same thing—equating property expropriation with democracy.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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And aside from the usual suspects competing for trophies at the top of the table, there is not much out there for a coach who is unabashed in equating achievement and success with trophies.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Stepping in during the final six weeks certainly required adjusting — not just from Arenas, but also his teammates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company attributed the decline to Trump's tariff regime, as well as currency fluctuations and costs associated with adjusting its Porsche product strategy.—
Joseph Wilkins,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Equalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalizing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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