as in to balance
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 equalize
Inter Miami had fallen behind 1-0 on a goal by Henry Martin at the 31-minute mark, but Messi gave his many fans among the Allegiant Stadium crowd of 45,000 reason to celebrate with the equalizing goal three minutes later.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
Still, the randomness of the MLB playoffs has equalized the World Series winner.
—Alex Sherman,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
Just four minutes later, though, PSG equalized through a stunning strike from 19-year-old Désiré Doué, who was scintillating throughout the match.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
A little disc of Gore-Tex waterproof-breathable membrane material let’s a little air travel both ways, in and out of the case to equalize pressure at altitude or under the sea, helping to keep the case firmly sealed against all dust and water.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 26 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
Still, the randomness of the MLB playoffs has equalized the World Series winner.
—Alex Sherman,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
Just four minutes later, though, PSG equalized through a stunning strike from 19-year-old Désiré Doué, who was scintillating throughout the match.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
A little disc of Gore-Tex waterproof-breathable membrane material let’s a little air travel both ways, in and out of the case to equalize pressure at altitude or under the sea, helping to keep the case firmly sealed against all dust and water.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalize
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Sour Views Of The Big Picture That rosy perspective of a decidedly successful EU AI Continent being achieved must be balanced against the potential downsides and risks involved.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Getting Mitchell off the ball more also balanced the offense and eased the load on Mitchell’s balky knees … and worked so well that the Cavs led the league in offensive efficiency.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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That's not because anyone is celebrating another person losing a job, but rather out of the belief fewer IRS agents will equate with fewer audits and other negative consequences taxpayers could encounter.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Childhood is equated with whimsy, imagination, and originality.—
Katy Waldman,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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The post resonated with many developers who felt the company had sacrificed quality, choosing to artificially cap capabilities rather than adjusting their pricing model to reflect true costs.—
Andrew Filev,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The federal government argues the states can adjust their individual budgets.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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We don’t get compensated until something goes into production.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Both Labor and the coalition pledged to directly intervene, if necessary, by exercising the power to acquire the lease and compensating Landbridge Group.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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