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
The Czechs even opened the scoring in the first leg through her, but Portugal equalized early on in the second half.
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Neel Shelat, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
A'ja Wilson already led Team USA to a strong start making the first basket of the game, but it was quickly equalized by Nigeria's Promise Amukamara.
—NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024
At one point leading 2-0 and managing to equalize after Rodrygo scored to make it 3-2, however, Rayo did Barca a huge favor by holding the reigning champions to a thrilling 3-3 draw.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Wealth Taxes: An increase in capital gains tax on shares is expected rather than equalizing rates with income tax.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 29 Oct. 2024
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Neel Shelat, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
A'ja Wilson already led Team USA to a strong start making the first basket of the game, but it was quickly equalized by Nigeria's Promise Amukamara.
—NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024
At one point leading 2-0 and managing to equalize after Rodrygo scored to make it 3-2, however, Rayo did Barca a huge favor by holding the reigning champions to a thrilling 3-3 draw.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Wealth Taxes: An increase in capital gains tax on shares is expected rather than equalizing rates with income tax.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalize
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Dreux’s hustle to make ends meet is balanced by Alyssa’s journey of self-discovery, as both women navigate societal pressures and personal challenges.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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Plus, Bourque’s entry-level salary helps balance the books around some of their bigger contracts.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The executive order equates these cartels to groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda, broadening legal tools for the U.S. to combat cartel operations but raising fears of unintended consequences.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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What does this have to do with equating Anders Breivik, who shot people on some bizarre, deluded mission to rid Norway of Islam, with Nelson Mandela?—
David Marchese,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Knicks also adjusted their offense to mitigate Daniels’ relentless full-court pressure.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2025
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So how can Johnson adjust his coaching to have success with Williams? 5.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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If its landfill revenue falls, the county may have to compensate.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Jan. 2025
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Díaz de la Portilla is asking to be compensated for his attorneys’ fees and costs.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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