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
When play resumed, Benfica equalized in stoppage time — but Chelsea responded with an emphatic flurry, taking full advantage of the Portuguese side going down to 10 men in extra time.
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2025
Experts are also unsure how long any increase in problem gambling might last: Some studies suggest that the prevalence of gambling problems tends to equalize after a spike, but those findings are usually limited to physical casinos and remain debated within the field.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
Congress has been looking into site-neutral payments for years, but hospitals have long fought off any attempts to equalize payment rates, arguing such a move would hurt rural providers and those that rely on a high proportion of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
Finally, divide the marital portion of your wife’s pension in such a way to equalize your incomes.
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2025
Experts are also unsure how long any increase in problem gambling might last: Some studies suggest that the prevalence of gambling problems tends to equalize after a spike, but those findings are usually limited to physical casinos and remain debated within the field.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
Congress has been looking into site-neutral payments for years, but hospitals have long fought off any attempts to equalize payment rates, arguing such a move would hurt rural providers and those that rely on a high proportion of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
Finally, divide the marital portion of your wife’s pension in such a way to equalize your incomes.
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalize
Verb
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Then get creative with additional juices, herbs or flavors to balance.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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Despite a significant uptick in form last season, Barcelona remains a club struggling to balance the books.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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In four past surveys, consumers equated financial comfort to a net worth between $624,000 and $1 million.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Many solo business owners fall into the trap of equating visibility with trust building.—
Tanya Edgar,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
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That plan was ripped up and adjusted to a 4-4-1, with Minge back in defence.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The mesmerizing and visually appealing frames in the film are unable to compensate.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Each review is voluntary and passengers are not compensated for their opinions.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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