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
In a moment of madness, however, Marc Casado picked up a cheap second yellow card which led to his dismissal, with the hosts then equalizing with two strikes in two minutes.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Jackson Kill also scored for the Cardinal in the first half, equalizing after a Stanford handball in the box gave Notre Dame a penalty that Matthew Roou converted.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
If a court finds marital waste, things would, in theory, need to be equalized for the spouse who did nothing wrong.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
But hospitals have long fought off any attempts to equalize payment rates, arguing such a move would hurt rural providers and those that rely on a high proportion of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Jackson Kill also scored for the Cardinal in the first half, equalizing after a Stanford handball in the box gave Notre Dame a penalty that Matthew Roou converted.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
If a court finds marital waste, things would, in theory, need to be equalized for the spouse who did nothing wrong.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
But hospitals have long fought off any attempts to equalize payment rates, arguing such a move would hurt rural providers and those that rely on a high proportion of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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The new Reserve Bank of India governor, Sanjay Malhotra, currently serves as Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and will have to deftly balance the need to prevent one of the world’s fastest growing major economies from stuttering while keeping a lid on doggedly high inflation.Dylan Butts, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Adjust duct dampers or add thermal dampers to balance airflow for even heating in your home.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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If your workplace is equating face time with productivity, consider whether a more flexible arrangement might empower you to do better work.Joseph Liu, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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My friend has been equating the death of her pet to the death of my son, which has caused a major rift in our relationship.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2024
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What changed with eSTAR? With these evolving expectations, the FDA has also adjusted its enforcement mechanisms.Mike Kijewski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This versatile Petzl option can be adjusted for head size, tilted up or down, and runs on either the Core rechargeable battery or three AAA batteries.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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The bank is also used to pay Russian soldiers and compensate families of soldiers killed in the line of duty, the department said.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Transportation proposed new rules Thursday requiring airlines to compensate passengers with up to $775 for significant flight delays or cancellations where the airline is at fault.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Equalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equalize. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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