equalize
verb
equal·ize
ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz 
equalized; equalizing
1
: to make equal
2
a
: to compensate for
b
: to make uniform
especially
: to distribute evenly or uniformly
equalize the tax burden
c
: to adjust or correct the frequency characteristics of (an electronic signal) by restoring to their original level high frequencies that have been attenuated
chiefly British
: to tie the score
Examples of equalize in a Sentence
They are hoping to equalize pay for workers with similar jobs.
Educational opportunities have not yet equalized.
trying to equalize the pressure
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But the Stars, who had dominated the first period, equalized soon after.
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Sam Settleman, New York Times, 18 May 2025
In a controversial incident, however, Gerard Martin was robbed of the ball and Francesco Acerbi equalized on 93 minutes.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
If Diddy controlled the situation through money, status, threats or manipulation, then any violence from the other party won’t excuse or equalize that dynamic.
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Ryan Williams equalized in the 52nd minute for the Courage.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2025
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Sam Settleman, New York Times, 18 May 2025
In a controversial incident, however, Gerard Martin was robbed of the ball and Francesco Acerbi equalized on 93 minutes.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
If Diddy controlled the situation through money, status, threats or manipulation, then any violence from the other party won’t excuse or equalize that dynamic.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Ryan Williams equalized in the 52nd minute for the Courage.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for equalize
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equalize
verb
equal·ize
ˈē-kwə-ˌlīz
equalized; equalizing
1
: to make equal
2
: to make uniform
especially
: to distribute evenly
equalizer
noun
ˈē-kwə-ˌlī-zər
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