equalize

verb

ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz How to pronounce equalize (audio)
Definition of equalizenext
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 Talent has started to equalize at the top, particularly between the SEC and Big Ten, and when talent is equal, coaching and quarterback play act as the tiebreaker. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Seattle equalized in the 50th minute when Sally Menti collected a precise pass from Mia Fishel and fired past goalkeeper Angelina Anderson. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 León equalized in the 54th minute off a Jordi Cortizo free kick. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 Endrick and Alexis Ciria scored for Madrid, who led 2-0 before Fiorentina equalized through Roberto Piccoli and Moise Kean. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalize
  1. balance
  2. equate
  3. adjust
  4. compensate
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  • Since fruit contains a lot of moisture, adding dry, shredded leaves on top helps balance moisture levels.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The company supplies the wiring, wire harnesses, power-balancing units, and delivery circuitry required to collect and route the electrical current.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of balance
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  • The study’s authors are careful to frame Qurayyah Painted Ware as an example of ancient brand-making, rather than directly equating it with a modern multinational brand.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Others on Wall Street, however, see higher levels of risk, equating Meta's case to Big Tobacco in the 1990s when tobacco companies had to pay billions for misleading the public about the safety and potential harms of their products.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of equate
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  • As serotonin remains active longer, the brain adjusts by desensitizing some receptors.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Teams cross multiple time zones, adjust practice and sleep schedules and play at a neutral site far from their normal routines.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjust
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  • The official says authorities compensated residents for their land in 1957 after it was seized to build the capital city, Islamabad.
    — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The bill would compensate community solar developers and customers at a rate that advocates say more accurately accounts for the savings solar brings to the grid, especially on hot days when the system is stressed.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of compensate

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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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