EQUALIZING Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

equalizing

verb

present participle of equalize

as in balancing

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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disequilibrating

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Recent Examples of equalizing The Current wasn’t long in equalizing, as Haley Hopkins tapped in a super cross from Izzy Rodriguez in the 26th minute. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026 The real challenge isn’t global payroll but equalizing the human experience. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The irrepressible Albiceleste overcame a 1-0 deficit against England in Wednesday’s semifinal, equalizing in the 85th minute and knocking in a go-ahead goal in extra time to send Argentina to its second consecutive World Cup final. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026 Both teams went back-and-forth, up-and-down the pitch, resulting in nothing until Switzerland broke through in the 67th minute on a Dan Ndoye equalizing goal. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 The kind of artist who could spend an entire day equalizing a single handclap. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 9 July 2026 Mexico cut the deficit to 3-2, but England kept it from equalizing. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026 For Cape Verde, Deroy Duarte scored in the 59th minute, equalizing the game 1-1 at the time. — Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 3 July 2026 Dryer Balls Wool dryer balls reduce static by equalizing electrons and ions in the dryer. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

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Another important aspect of the work was balancing snap strength against reset time.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Kardashian has been a longtime fan of statement-making shoes, often balancing her figure-hugging clothing choices with bold platform heels.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of balancing

Verb

Magnus Taylor, deputy Horn of Africa director at the International Crisis Group, cautioned against equating the loss of towns with an end to fighting.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
However, other analysts have expressed concerns about assuming that take-or-pay legal structures are iron-clad and about equating backlogs with revenue.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of equating

Verb

If anything, the rest of his family has a harder time adjusting.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
How consumers respond One of the main worries of central bankers is that businesses and consumers may start permanently adjusting their behaviors to account for high prices.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjusting

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