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
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.
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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
Hospitals currently get reimbursed more for off-campus outpatient care than physician offices or ambulatory surgical centers, a source of significant frustration for some lawmakers and fiscal hawks who argue equalizing the payment rates would save taxpayers billions of dollars.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 16 July 2025
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
Hospitals currently get reimbursed more for off-campus outpatient care than physician offices or ambulatory surgical centers, a source of significant frustration for some lawmakers and fiscal hawks who argue equalizing the payment rates would save taxpayers billions of dollars.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 16 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalizing
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Whiskey, with its broad shoulders and oaky fullness, can be almost completely disarmed by tarting it up with fresh lemon juice and balancing with simple syrup, as bartenders have been doing since roughly forever.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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In many cases, these troops are balancing two or even three jobs.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The endorsement comes as Cuomo has lobbed increasingly caustic attacks on Mamdani, equating his criticism of Israel with antisemitism and warning of a city beset by crime, hatred and disorder if his opponent wins.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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By equating political opposition with terrorism, the administration is also militarizing America’s domestic landscape.—
Jason M. Blazakis,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
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By adjusting their positions in real time, the drones can not only lift and transport the heavy object but also control its orientation, which is crucial for precise placement in complex environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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This novel follows a sophomore seeking popularity and refuge in an elite sorority and an adjunct professor adjusting to new motherhood.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Equalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalizing. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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