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
By putting religious and profane art together—a picture of Christ on one wall and Apollo on another, both equalized in their prettiness—Raphael triggered centuries of decadence.
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Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Gabriel Fernandez converted a penalty kick in the 18th to put the home team ahead, but Bouanga equalized with a right-foot shot from the spot deep in stoppage time.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
But Inter Miami’s defense was unable to hold the lead as Julian Hall, the Red Bulls’ leading scorer, made a brilliant move into Miami’s box and fired a cross to Adri Mehmeti for the equalizing goal in the 77th minute.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Burns’ wrister through traffic deflected off Kelly, then off a Blues defender and goalie Joel Hofer to equalize the game at 1-1.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
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Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Gabriel Fernandez converted a penalty kick in the 18th to put the home team ahead, but Bouanga equalized with a right-foot shot from the spot deep in stoppage time.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
But Inter Miami’s defense was unable to hold the lead as Julian Hall, the Red Bulls’ leading scorer, made a brilliant move into Miami’s box and fired a cross to Adri Mehmeti for the equalizing goal in the 77th minute.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Burns’ wrister through traffic deflected off Kelly, then off a Blues defender and goalie Joel Hofer to equalize the game at 1-1.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalize
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But Vrabel balancing those two things may prove challenging because, as NFL observers are noting, he's tried balancing acts in the past.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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True to its name, it’s loaded with peptides to help balance excess oil, boost elasticity, and bring back that glow.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Casseroles are equated with comfort.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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In popular culture, resilience is often equated with grit, toughness or relentless positivity.—
Keith M. Bellizzi,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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Stay honest, keep your promises realistic, and let the connection adjust naturally instead of trying to control the outcome.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Another challenge was adjusting to expectations for onscreen intimacy, a staple of vertical dramas.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some content creators are compensated, and this also creates problematic incentives in the system.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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However, there was another development that almost compensated, just in the sheer irony of it.—
Mary Gaitskill,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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