equalizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of equalize
as in equates
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 equalizes The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026 The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025 The smartphone camera equalizes this. — Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equalizes
  1. equates
  2. balances
  3. adjusts
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  • Summary Common perception equates effective leadership with charisma, often ignoring competent but uncharismatic individuals.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In the realm of the theater, no one exactly equates the number of headshots on a Playbill page with the ultimate fulfillment a stage show provides.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of equates
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  • The principles come together in a retail environment that balances 7FAM’s early-2000s California heritage and its bold future under the creative direction of Nicola Brognano.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Eclectic with bold colors and patterns, the style balances the feeling of a grand-scale grandmother's parlor with vibrant, theatrical drama.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of balances
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  • As serotonin remains active longer, the brain adjusts by desensitizing some receptors.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Available in six muted colors, the sheets have a sateen weave that’s soft and smooth, with a bit of stretch to maintain a proper fit even as the bed adjusts.
    — V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusts

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